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GU09 YVC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,603 mi
Last recorded96,603 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 YVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2026 96,603 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 89,865 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 73,681 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 59,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 50,865 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 36,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 28,766 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,572 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,935 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 19,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 16,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 12,788 miles

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

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 YVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU09 YVC registered?

GU09 YVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is GU09 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 YVC shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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