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GL09 BRV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,344 mi
Last recorded155,344 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 BRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 155,344 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 153,817 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on outer edge but cords not showing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 153,817 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on outer edge but cords not showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 134,261 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 134,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 119,393 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall of tyre cut but not through to cord

Rear Both rear tyres at 3mm

Fail 26 Sep 2018 105,754 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer wall of tyre cut but not through to cord

Rear Both rear tyres at 3mm

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 92,823 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,715 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,230 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,665 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,801 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GL09 BRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GL09 BRV, 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 GL09 BRV registered?

GL09 BRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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