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GL09 RWN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,041 mi
Last recorded131,041 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 RWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 131,041 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 119,861 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 119,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 108,535 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 98,507 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 87,984 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 74,573 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 69,769 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner tread. 245/40/r17-91y

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nail in O/S/F tyre. 225/45/r17-94y

Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

under cover fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 61,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,218 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 58,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 51,914 miles

Child seat fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,312 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 43,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,194 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 31,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,272 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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 RWN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 RWN, 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 RWN registered?

GL09 RWN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is GL09 RWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL09 RWN 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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