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GU09 HUZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,827 mi
Last recorded123,827 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 HUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 123,827 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 123,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 104,704 miles

Emissions only just within limits

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY worn/ lipped and scoring (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroding (3.5.1i)

Rear tyre size incorrect/ not as OE

Fail 2 Mar 2017 103,652 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced OS lowest - excessive force used to lock out (3.7.B.6b)

Emissions only just within limits

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY worn/ lipped and scoring (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroding (3.5.1i)

Rear tyre size incorrect/ not as OE

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,531 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 79,528 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 52,523 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 38,878 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,878 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,766 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,344 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 HUZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HUZ, 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 HUZ registered?

GU09 HUZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2009.

Is GU09 HUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 HUZ shows 11 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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