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AU09 GKV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

150,878 mi
Last recorded150,878 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 GKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 150,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 139,035 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 127,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged scuffed on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 115,466 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 106,468 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 95,879 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 89,382 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively sticking slightly (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear parking brake lower reading

slight noise from rear brakes

Fail 2 Mar 2020 89,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of both front to rear badly rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded badly rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively sticking slightly (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear parking brake lower reading

slight noise from rear brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2019 80,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear rusted near limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear parking brake weaker than offside

parking brakes imbalanced

Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rear rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,771 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,996 miles

offside parking brake slightly slower than nearside

Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wiper blade starting to smear the screen

Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,267 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,445 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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AU09 GKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU09 GKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU09 GKV registered?

AU09 GKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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