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G18 GHN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

225,529 mi
Last recorded225,529 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 GHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 225,529 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 215,654 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 208,341 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2023 202,265 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 193,729 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2021 168,476 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 149,284 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 127,184 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 94,901 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Oct 2016 92,029 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 88,375 miles

engine covers fitted blocking view to some items

undertrays fitted blocking view to some items

Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 81,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,732 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 69,732 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,674 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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G18 GHN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G18 GHN, 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 G18 GHN registered?

G18 GHN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is G18 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 GHN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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