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GH08 APH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,171 mi
Last recorded101,171 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH08 APH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 101,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of all brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre outer edge wear.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 96,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of all brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge wear.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 89,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of all brake pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 89,576 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of all brake pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 81,353 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 72,096 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear tyres perished and cracked, and edge wear.205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 65,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,849 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipe at nearside front inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 59,508 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 55,567 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 51,185 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 46,432 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,451 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,027 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 30,052 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 23,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,054 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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GH08 APH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 GH08 APH, 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 GH08 APH registered?

GH08 APH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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