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GU09 ETA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

110,681 mi
Last recorded110,681 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 110,681 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 105,215 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 99,462 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 94,070 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 88,730 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 84,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Jun 2020 81,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,630 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,143 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,388 miles

undercover fitted underbody

Fail 18 Aug 2017 66,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has uneven tread wear (225/4517). (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/4017 (4.1.D.1b)

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 11 Jun 2016 59,503 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,569 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,792 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,879 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,750 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 24,262 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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GU09 ETA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GU09 ETA, 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

How do I check the history of GU09 ETA?

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What year was GU09 ETA registered?

GU09 ETA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2009.

Is GU09 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 ETA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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