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GRO 4Y

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,801 mi
Last recorded139,801 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRO 4Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 139,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 137,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 136,806 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 136,365 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 134,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 130,053 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 124,043 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 108,912 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 94,327 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,273 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,411 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,424 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,361 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,875 miles

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)

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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GRO 4Y is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GRO 4Y, 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 GRO 4Y registered?

GRO 4Y is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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