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GP51 ONE

2009 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,305 mi
Last recorded68,305 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C 32079,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 ONE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 68,305 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 63,165 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 61,700 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 58,922 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,442 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 50,140 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 44,534 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 44,516 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 38,158 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,845 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 32,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 26,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 26,407 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,511 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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GP51 ONE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 79,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP51 ONE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GP51 ONE registered?

GP51 ONE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is GP51 ONE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP51 ONE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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