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GS06 MUS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Multi-colour Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,285 mi
Last recorded229,285 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS06 MUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 229,285 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 209,051 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 209,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2015 191,440 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 191,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 175,979 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 159,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 136,942 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 120,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads worn, less than 2mm remaining

Fail 3 Jun 2013 120,063 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads worn, less than 2mm remaining

Pass 14 Nov 2012 96,317 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 96,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GS06 MUS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Multi-colour with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GS06 MUS, 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 GS06 MUS registered?

GS06 MUS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 2009.

Is GS06 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS06 MUS shows 12 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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