MOT Status
ValidMileage
155,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Outer wall of tyre cut but not through to cord
Rear Both rear tyres at 3mm
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))
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)
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)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is GL09 BRV safe to buy?
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