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AY09 GXN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,323 mi
Last recorded93,323 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 93,323 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 10 Nov 2025 93,292 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Aug 2024 89,956 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,307 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 80,224 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,309 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,725 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 66,677 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 66,676 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear across rear axle (2.2.D.2b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 29 Apr 2016 56,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,137 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn to 2-3mm.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,692 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,562 miles

damage to swept zone of windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,316 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,943 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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AY09 GXN 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 82.4%.

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 AY09 GXN, 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 GXN registered?

AY09 GXN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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