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GU59 ENL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,768 mi
Last recorded126,768 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 126,768 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded in front of n/s/r wheel. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 121,581 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 119,080 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 116,031 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 113,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake effort low.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear horizontal arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 109,605 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 106,350 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 102,802 miles

Nearside Parking brake effort low.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,333 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 94,855 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 87,190 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,882 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 82,882 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ENL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ENL, 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

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What year was GU59 ENL registered?

GU59 ENL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is GU59 ENL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 ENL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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