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GK59 XCT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,930 mi
Last recorded79,930 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 XCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 79,930 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 79,930 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning sidelight bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 68,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 68,476 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 59,546 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 59,545 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 56,620 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 52,504 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,491 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,657 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 44,056 miles

Both front wheels buckled

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn inner/outer edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2017 38,601 miles

n/s/r seat belt not fully inspected(child seat fitted)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,432 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 30,258 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,810 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,346 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,213 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 XCT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

GK59 XCT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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