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GU09 HTT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,864 mi
Last recorded157,864 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 157,864 miles

oil leak from engine bay area

Pass 5 Mar 2025 149,613 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 140,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe covered in grease

Nearside Rear hand brake reading low /may need adjusting

sill covers fitted at time of test

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2024 140,409 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch area corroded and pitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe covered in grease

Nearside Rear hand brake reading low /may need adjusting

sill covers fitted at time of test

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2023 138,002 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 138,002 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 132,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2022 132,103 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 117,426 miles

Lower undertrays fitted

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 117,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Lower undertrays fitted

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

both front fog lamps not working

Pass 4 Apr 2020 115,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front fog lamps not working

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust backbox heatshield adrift

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

power steering noisy

Pass 5 Apr 2019 110,378 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,295 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING OFFSIDE REAR BOARDER LINE PASS

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT DULL

REAR TYRES WORN AT 2mm

Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,037 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2017 94,924 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 76,520 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 68,968 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,985 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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GU09 HTT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GU09 HTT, 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 HTT registered?

GU09 HTT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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