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GFZ 9450

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,446 mi
Last recorded161,446 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 9450
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 161,446 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 155,437 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 147,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 134,940 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 117,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of wheel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 105,833 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL S BUCKLED

OSR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 21 Sep 2020 105,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT WHEEL S BUCKLED

OSR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 4 Sep 2019 100,345 miles

under tray fitted at time of the test

Fail 28 Aug 2019 100,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

under tray fitted at time of the test

Pass 26 Jun 2018 98,696 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 98,667 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

n/s/r calliper is leaking brake fluid

Fail 21 Jun 2018 98,663 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,681 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 57,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 56,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 6 May 2014 45,408 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 28,056 miles

advise buckle in nearside front inner wheel rim

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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GFZ 9450 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GFZ 9450, 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 GFZ 9450 registered?

GFZ 9450 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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