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AU09 GZA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,497 mi
Last recorded119,497 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 GZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 119,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front covered in grease showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 28 Jan 2026 119,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front covered in grease showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 28 Jan 2025 108,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 98,038 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 91,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,438 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,352 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 77,339 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 74,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,916 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 56,452 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,599 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,014 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,426 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 21,913 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 12,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Feb 2012 3,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 3,505 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 GZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GZA, 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 GZA registered?

AU09 GZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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