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GU59 CCF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,129 mi
Last recorded120,129 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 CCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 120,129 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 115,893 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 115,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 111,072 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 105,160 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 99,362 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 91,910 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe is corroded - replacement is recommended as soon as possible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material replacement is recommended as soon as possible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe is corroded - replacement is recommended as soon as possible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material replacement is recommended as soon as possible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 83,042 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2019 72,975 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 63,652 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 63,641 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 54,050 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 41,907 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,097 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

o/s/f fog lamp lense smahsed

Pass 14 Jan 2015 37,643 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2012 23,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 CCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel 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 GU59 CCF, 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 CCF registered?

GU59 CCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is GU59 CCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 CCF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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