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GU09 HTV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,943 mi
Last recorded122,943 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 HTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 122,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake performance on minmum limit of 16%.

Fail 29 Oct 2025 122,769 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high view stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake performance on minmum limit of 16%.

Pass 7 Nov 2024 105,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower stub axle bush

Offside Front Lower stub axle bush

Fail 5 Nov 2024 105,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower stub axle bush

Offside Front Lower stub axle bush

brake pad warning lamp on but new pads fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2023 71,209 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 71,056 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,257 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 68,257 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 66,230 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 66,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 62,650 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 56,656 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,905 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 46,900 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,070 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 43,070 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,932 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 40,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,576 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,543 miles

centre exhaust hanger corroded

nearside headlight unit loose, but still secure

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,543 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 HTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

GU09 HTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is GU09 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 HTV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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