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GU59 BZR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,248 mi
Last recorded124,248 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 BZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 124,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 107,996 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 107,990 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 97,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 97,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,942 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 81,942 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall but not down to cord

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,724 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 67,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge plus cut in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pads all round slightly thin

Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,978 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,885 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GU59 BZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU59 BZR, 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 GU59 BZR registered?

GU59 BZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is GU59 BZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 BZR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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