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GL59 VEA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,909 mi
Last recorded90,909 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 VEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 90,909 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 88,288 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 88,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 84,790 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 79,088 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 75,608 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 70,183 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 12,452 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,824 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,283 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,720 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 VEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GL59 VEA, 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

How do I check the history of GL59 VEA?

You can check the full history of GL59 VEA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL59 VEA registered?

GL59 VEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is GL59 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 VEA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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