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GL09 VTK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,619 mi
Last recorded120,619 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 VTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 120,619 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 113,294 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 105,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 97,492 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 87,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 87,613 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 77,554 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,840 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 69,475 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 65,803 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,347 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,418 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,156 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 VTK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

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

Is GL09 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL09 VTK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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