MOT Status
ValidMileage
139,025 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre outer edge wear.
Offside Front Fog lamp damaged and not working.
Registration plate held on with cable ties. Another set of plates underneath.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to crack. (minor) (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted Offside front and offside rear. Inner rims. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to crack. (minor) (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted Offside front and offside rear. Inner rims. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tearing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (cross strut) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
full length plastic under trays fitted.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s rear tyre has small cut to inner wall.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres slightly out of shape
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GK09 APV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 GK09 APV, 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 GK09 APV registered?
GK09 APV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.
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