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GL09 HAU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,682 mi
Last recorded134,682 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 HAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 134,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Under body suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 122,968 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 115,200 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 broken hangers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 108,848 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 108,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

x2 exhaust brackets broken but not likely to become detached

Pass 2 Dec 2019 102,009 miles

under tray fitted at time of the test

Pass 19 Oct 2018 98,550 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 98,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 95,046 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,192 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,745 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 85,745 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 85,078 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2015 85,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2014 70,947 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,873 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,840 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 58,743 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,743 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 HAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 GL09 HAU, 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 HAU registered?

GL09 HAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is GL09 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL09 HAU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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