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GK59 CHO

2009 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,307 mi
Last recorded83,307 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C 32079,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 CHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 83,307 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 83,010 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 79,135 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 74,656 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,189 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 69,189 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 64,747 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 64,747 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 59,415 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 52,657 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread fading and damaged on lower half but unlikely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 52,656 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread fading and damaged on lower half but unlikely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 47,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2014 44,585 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,459 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,068 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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GK59 CHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 79,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK59 CHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GK59 CHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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