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GK09 YMD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,027 mi
Last recorded78,027 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 YMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 78,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 69,529 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,295 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 61,293 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 51,660 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 47,114 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,594 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 46,560 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 38,979 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,842 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 26,769 miles

n/s/front tyre wall damaged

Fail 12 May 2015 26,769 miles

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

n/s/front tyre wall damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,832 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 19,830 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 14 May 2013 13,295 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 8,081 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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GK09 YMD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc 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 GK09 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

GK09 YMD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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