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GK59 XCB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,812 mi
Last recorded151,812 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 XCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 151,812 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 146,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 139,573 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 133,018 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 131,906 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 131,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 15 Oct 2020 128,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL DAMAGED CLOSE TO EXCESS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front FOG LIGHT CRACKED

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD CENTRAL BOTH SIDES HAVE OXIDATION OF ALUMINIUM SLEEVES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 126,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 124,082 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 124,020 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,796 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,117 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2015 88,504 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,030 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 75,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,725 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 64,725 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,111 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 54,111 miles

Offside 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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GK59 XCB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

GK59 XCB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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