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GK09 UOE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,219 mi
Last recorded100,219 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 UOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 100,219 miles

Central Front Bumper insecure not likely to fall off

Pass 6 Mar 2023 95,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,847 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertray and covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2021 86,175 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Undertray and covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 80,615 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 73,654 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 66,636 miles

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,169 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 51,097 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 51,097 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 44,923 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 44,923 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 37,568 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,107 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 31,089 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 24,536 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 24,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 UOE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GK09 UOE, 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 UOE registered?

GK09 UOE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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