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GT09 NER

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,813 mi
Last recorded168,813 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT09 NER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 168,813 miles

Front suspension has play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

under body mot items are corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 146,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 131,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2020 128,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Mar 2020 128,101 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 107,259 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Offside Front parking light not working

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 15 Mar 2019 107,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Offside Front parking light not working

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2018 86,714 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Mar 2018 86,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 64,489 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rear ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,959 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,686 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 42,840 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 30,803 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 19,160 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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GT09 NER is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 GT09 NER, 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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GT09 NER is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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