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G16 TRU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,516 mi
Last recorded94,516 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 TRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 94,516 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 94,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 91,568 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 May 2025 91,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jun 2024 88,473 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,915 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 83,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 81,034 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 81,034 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 78,769 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 72,218 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 64,887 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 64,887 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,773 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 38,068 miles

Advise n/s indicator repeater lense water ingress

Advise offside stop/tail in-op(inner not working)1 of 2

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges,side walls splitting(strong advise)

Offside rear tyre slight cracking side walls.

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,068 miles

Advise n/s indicator repeater lense water ingress

Advise offside stop/tail in-op(inner not working)1 of 2

Offside front tyre wearing on edges,side walls splitting(strong advise)

Offside rear tyre slight cracking side walls.

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 3 Dec 2013 31,040 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 22,527 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 22,527 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 TRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TRU, 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 TRU registered?

G16 TRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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