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GU59 EHH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,666 mi
Last recorded118,666 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 EHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 118,666 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Mar 2025 118,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 113,954 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 113,952 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 110,740 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 109,629 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 106,984 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 104,005 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 100,495 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 95,912 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,814 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edge's of tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,787 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge's

Fail 5 Sep 2016 83,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 225/45/r17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge's

Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,545 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage

Pass 6 Dec 2014 70,425 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,284 miles

both front tyre's balding outer edge's

both rear tyre's close to legal limit

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2012 49,136 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 EHH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EHH, 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 EHH registered?

GU59 EHH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is GU59 EHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 EHH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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