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GU59 EAO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,031 mi
Last recorded179,031 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 EAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 179,031 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 171,523 miles

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

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Rear brake discs back plates corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2024 171,217 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front head light slight loose but secure

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 158,798 miles

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

Offside Front head light slight loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 158,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near rear arch corroded under cover front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested leaking excess fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front head light slight loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 145,934 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Offside Headlamp slightly loose

Fail 7 Dec 2022 145,882 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Chip in windscreen

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

Offside Headlamp slightly loose

Pass 27 Nov 2021 133,044 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears covered by under covers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 144,044 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides low (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears covered by under covers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 121,245 miles

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

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

Rear both sides parking brake just met requirements

under trays and engine covers

Pass 3 Dec 2019 105,503 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing edges

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

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

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

under trays engine covers

Pass 6 Dec 2018 96,615 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 84,711 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe within clip holder very corroded, marginal pass, should replace a.s.a.p.

Nearside Rear tyre centre tread worn almost to legal limit.

Offside Front brake pipe to brake hose badly corrode, should replace.

Offside Rear tyre centre tread worn thin.

bothside front brake discs inner face worn thin.

bothside front tyres inner shoulders worn thin.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,599 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,313 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 48,525 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 39,256 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 31,597 miles

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

Offside 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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GU59 EAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EAO, 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 EAO registered?

GU59 EAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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