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GF59 VVG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,143 mi
Last recorded101,143 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 VVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 101,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 91,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 91,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 84,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Light Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 72,701 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 70,828 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 70,379 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 70,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 69,093 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 1 May 2018 59,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has excessive wear on inner edges

Offside Front Tyre has excessive wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2017 58,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has excessive wear on inner and outer edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 2/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth 2mm/2mm/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 47,092 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 38,090 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 38,090 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 26,512 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 15,844 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 VVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VVG, 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 GF59 VVG registered?

GF59 VVG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is GF59 VVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 VVG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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