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CR59 GTR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,426 mi
Last recorded173,426 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR59 GTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 173,426 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 162,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 151,219 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 147,777 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 147,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 132,048 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 132,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 120,443 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 110,469 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 98,486 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 82,344 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 82,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre bald outside edge & outer sidewall damaged. cords not exposed

Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,107 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,941 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 59,941 miles

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

Offside Front tyre punctured

Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,946 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 48,946 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,250 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,597 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 8 Nov 2012 31,597 miles

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

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

front discs worn

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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CR59 GTR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CR59 GTR, 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 CR59 GTR registered?

CR59 GTR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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