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G16 TNS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,944 mi
Last recorded122,944 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 TNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 122,944 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Operation of the light switch intermittently faulty

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 13 Dec 2023 122,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Hand operated control valve connection loose also unable to unlatch the bonnet (1.1.5 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Operation of the light switch intermittently faulty

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 8 Dec 2022 115,185 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 115,185 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 107,186 miles

BONNET WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

TAIL LIGHT WARNING ON DASH - LIGHTS TESTED BUT ALL WORKING AS NORMAL

Pass 15 Feb 2021 105,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 95,789 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,599 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 86,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,643 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2017 72,643 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

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

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,240 miles

Front discs very worn

Offside Front Arm ball joint rubber deteriorating but not split

Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,445 miles

NSF tyre has small cut on sidewall

NSF tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 May 2014 48,393 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2013 38,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,507 miles

offside front tyre wall cracked but not through to cord

Fail 10 Jul 2012 31,507 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wall cracked but not through to cord

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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G16 TNS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G16 TNS, 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 G16 TNS registered?

G16 TNS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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