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GL58 LYH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,870 mi
Last recorded168,870 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 LYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 168,870 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 165,803 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe and ferrule corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 161,994 miles

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress to offside and nearside siderepeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 161,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress to offside and nearside siderepeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 158,325 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 150,327 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 150,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 140,695 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 132,355 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 120,853 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 111,046 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 99,330 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,912 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,709 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 80,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,490 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,535 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 38,948 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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GL58 LYH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LYH, 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 LYH registered?

GL58 LYH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2009.

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