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GL09 DHP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,745 mi
Last recorded100,745 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 DHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 100,745 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 100,745 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed tie rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 94,011 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 87,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 83,693 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 79,572 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 75,362 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 72,103 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 68,568 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 63,504 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 63,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,750 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 52,321 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,340 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,520 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,476 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,705 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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GL09 DHP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL09 DHP registered?

GL09 DHP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is GL09 DHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL09 DHP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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