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GU59 EFB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,854 mi
Last recorded173,854 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 EFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 173,854 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 164,072 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 164,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 132,588 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre outer wall has perished.

Fail 14 Feb 2018 132,587 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear tyre outer wall has perished.

Pass 11 Feb 2017 117,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 117,430 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 98,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 77,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 77,713 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 56,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2013 39,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,537 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 EFB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EFB, 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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GU59 EFB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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