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GU59 CEV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,999 mi
Last recorded115,999 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 CEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 115,999 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 99,106 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 99,106 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 91,592 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 86,562 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 86,562 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 82,019 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 82,019 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,091 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 75,091 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin number 1 injector chuffing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 68,577 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 68,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 60,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 5,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,026 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,908 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,060 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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GU59 CEV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CEV, 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

How do I check the history of GU59 CEV?

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What year was GU59 CEV registered?

GU59 CEV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is GU59 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 CEV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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