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GU09 EUW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,827 mi
Last recorded136,827 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 EUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 136,827 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 132,852 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 129,722 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 126,457 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 122,605 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 119,360 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 116,676 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 113,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 110,683 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 103,306 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing edges and perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 103,301 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing edges and perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 95,657 miles

Nearside Front tyre s/wall damage

Pass 3 Jul 2015 87,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 87,567 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,002 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 78,998 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,283 miles

nearside front tyre wearing/worn on edges and has small split on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,237 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 EUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EUW, 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 GU09 EUW registered?

GU09 EUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is GU09 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 EUW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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