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GE06 BOY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,245 mi
Last recorded153,245 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE06 BOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 153,245 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 146,691 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 138,731 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 130,973 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 130,973 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to flexe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 125,625 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 118,504 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 118,503 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 114,247 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes top flexes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 105,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,278 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 96,278 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,783 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 87,783 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,738 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 79,738 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,664 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,296 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,279 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,836 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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GE06 BOY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GE06 BOY, 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 GE06 BOY registered?

GE06 BOY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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