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GL58 HCO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,152 mi
Last recorded167,152 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 HCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 167,152 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 167,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 158,505 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 148,950 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 131,151 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 116,895 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 106,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 104,073 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 102,568 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 93,169 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 85,690 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,965 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 78,965 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 71,490 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,428 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,245 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 42,216 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,216 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 32,665 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 32,665 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GL58 HCO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GL58 HCO, 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 GL58 HCO registered?

GL58 HCO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2009.

Is GL58 HCO safe to buy?

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