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GU09 YVK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,900 mi
Last recorded142,900 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 142,900 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken off

Fail 11 Sep 2023 142,892 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 137,511 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

centre silencer corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 6 Apr 2022 137,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

centre silencer corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Mar 2021 132,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 126,442 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Apr 2020 126,440 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 104,061 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 103,808 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2017 93,705 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 93,705 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,397 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 87,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,089 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 60,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have plits on the inner wall but not showing cords. offside rear has damage to the outer wall but not showing cord

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have plits on the inner wall but not showing cords. offside rear has damage to the outer wall but not showing cord

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,808 miles

front tyres cracking on inner edge cords not showing

osr outer sidewall damaged cords not showing

slight play in front wheel

Fail 21 Mar 2013 51,709 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

front tyres cracking on inner edge cords not showing

osr outer sidewall damaged cords not showing

slight play in front wheel

Pass 10 Mar 2012 41,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside 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 YVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

GU09 YVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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