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AY09 GKL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,390 mi
Last recorded138,390 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 GKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 138,390 miles

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

Fail 23 Oct 2023 138,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 120,594 miles

all brake pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2022 120,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all brake pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 107,050 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 95,127 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 95,127 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,281 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm in the centre (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,920 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,407 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

child seat fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,358 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,413 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,396 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,113 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 31,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AY09 GKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY09 GKL, 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 AY09 GKL registered?

AY09 GKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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