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GU09 YUY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,104 mi
Last recorded136,104 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 136,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 128,619 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (Lamp damaged affecting output of light) (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 119,648 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 111,049 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 111,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 103,387 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt and water

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar link arm dust cover damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt and water

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 91,714 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 82,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 74,542 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 74,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,125 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 51,525 miles

offside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2015 46,442 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,243 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in n/s/f tyre side wall but not to cords

Pass 8 May 2013 31,324 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 23,712 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 YUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YUY, 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 YUY registered?

GU09 YUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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