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GK09 UNS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

140,198 mi
Last recorded140,198 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 UNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 140,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 138,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 130,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 126,148 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under-trays fitted.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 119,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 112,364 miles

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

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

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

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 12 Apr 2019 100,254 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 89,387 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,063 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 47,492 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,595 miles

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)

n/s/f o/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,173 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,495 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,902 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 22,902 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions test carried out but no readings were measured

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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GK09 UNS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GK09 UNS, 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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GK09 UNS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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