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GF59 KOU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

136,381 mi
Last recorded136,381 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 KOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 136,381 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear TAIL GATE SURPORT STRUTS BROKEN

Pass 18 Sep 2025 134,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective POSS, FOCUS LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 131,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 128,826 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 124,891 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 124,885 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective center clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 121,876 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 116,634 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front thrust arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 112,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm cover slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 103,878 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,431 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,771 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,609 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,035 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 59,227 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,615 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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GF59 KOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GF59 KOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF59 KOU registered?

GF59 KOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is GF59 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 KOU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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