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GL09 HGU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,605 mi
Last recorded166,605 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 HGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 166,605 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays , wheel arch liner , body sill covers and engine cover obscuring components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 156,196 miles

engine/emission warning light illuminated indicating possible fault in system

vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers obscuring view of the under side and engine components

Pass 28 Mar 2017 142,934 miles

vehicle fitted with engine cover and under trays

Pass 15 Apr 2016 129,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

em light on

Pass 24 Mar 2015 113,881 miles

Engine management light on

Slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 24 Mar 2015 113,881 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,548 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Mar 2014 98,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,209 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,643 miles

brake fluid below max

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 HGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

GL09 HGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is GL09 HGU safe to buy?

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