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GL59 PCU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,726 mi
Last recorded163,726 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 PCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 163,726 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 163,677 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 157,561 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 157,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 150,925 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 144,068 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 138,432 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 134,681 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 133,100 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 133,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at floor pan to wheel arch as shown to customer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 126,331 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 116,160 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 108,065 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 97,087 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,638 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,951 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 3mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

Pass 16 Jan 2013 62,196 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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GL59 PCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GL59 PCU, 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 GL59 PCU registered?

GL59 PCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is GL59 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 PCU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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