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GU59 EOX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,703 mi
Last recorded133,703 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 133,703 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 133,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 123,492 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 123,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 118,050 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 113,581 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 107,745 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 103,514 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 99,102 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 96,540 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 96,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 93,162 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 86,576 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,019 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,424 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,042 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 34,042 miles

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 EOX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EOX, 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 EOX registered?

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

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