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GK59 CGO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,108 mi
Last recorded146,108 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 CGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 146,108 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 146,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 143,598 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 143,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower center arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower center arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 138,910 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear have a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 138,910 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s rear (4.4.3 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s have no image and light intensity reduced (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced n/s rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear have a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 135,539 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear have a corrosion lip forming (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped with large crack in bottom of screen but ok at test (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 131,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped and has a crack in bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 125,231 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 116,170 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 104,264 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,947 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 76,659 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,928 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,838 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 53,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,533 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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GK59 CGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK59 CGO, 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 GK59 CGO registered?

GK59 CGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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