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G17 TOY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,407 mi
Last recorded55,407 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 TOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 55,407 miles

1 of 3 windscreen washers not spraying very well

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity unit has some damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 52,384 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Washer jet only just meets requirement

Pass 10 Jul 2024 49,330 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable area

Pass 13 Jul 2023 46,109 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable area

Pass 18 Jul 2022 42,478 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 38,638 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 38,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 35,681 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 31,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 29,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/17 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 27,218 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 27,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2454017 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,060 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 23,356 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,422 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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G17 TOY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G17 TOY, 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 G17 TOY registered?

G17 TOY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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