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GL59 VXO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,591 mi
Last recorded123,591 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 VXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 123,591 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 112,237 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 104,877 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 103,018 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 96,516 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear noise from wheel when in rotation

Fail 22 Jun 2019 96,516 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear noise from wheel when in rotation

Pass 21 Apr 2018
Pass 9 May 2017 83,231 miles

child seat fitted, plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,014 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 77,914 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 63,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 VXO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXO, 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 GL59 VXO registered?

GL59 VXO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is GL59 VXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 VXO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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