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GU59 EFL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,368 mi
Last recorded126,368 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 126,368 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 112,709 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 100,261 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 100,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 95,104 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 91,531 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 91,526 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 89,109 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 89,108 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 86,853 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective output poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 86,835 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to pipes to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective output poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 84,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under plastic cover keep under observation (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi keep under obsernation (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 77,529 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 77,529 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 66,341 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 57,140 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 46,411 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,373 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,556 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

GU59 EFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is GU59 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 EFL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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