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GU09 EVR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,215 mi
Last recorded120,215 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 EVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 120,215 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 114,802 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 107,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 104,398 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 97,954 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 90,738 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Fail 4 Feb 2020 90,734 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,025 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,982 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 65,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,183 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 46,808 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 40,832 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,887 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,497 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 EVR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EVR, 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 EVR registered?

GU09 EVR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is GU09 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 EVR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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