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GU59 EOS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,200 mi
Last recorded95,200 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 EOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 95,200 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 95,194 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 95,184 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 92,091 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 83,889 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 79,050 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 76,850 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,663 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,832 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,445 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 59,821 miles

Car just passed Emission test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost at limit (inner on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 59,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Car just passed Emission test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost at limit (inner on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r & o/s/r alloys have been repaired on inner rims.

offside & nearside sill covers insecure at bottom ends

Pass 19 Nov 2013 45,032 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 37,306 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 EOS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EOS, 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 EOS registered?

GU59 EOS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is GU59 EOS safe to buy?

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