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G15 CEY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,937 mi
Last recorded120,937 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 CEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 120,937 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 120,937 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 120,890 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 113,989 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,820 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 104,874 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 104,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,149 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 98,113 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,003 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 91,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

engine light on.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,530 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 74,444 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 64,663 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 55,227 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 53,391 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 53,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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G15 CEY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 G15 CEY, 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 G15 CEY registered?

G15 CEY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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