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GU59 VAH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,686 mi
Last recorded123,686 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 123,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement BRAKE SHOES (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 122,578 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 119,073 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 104,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 79,121 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 79,121 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

n/s/f secondary light n/working

no engine oil

Pass 12 Jun 2018 62,466 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 62,167 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 wheel bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,347 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 49,646 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 40,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 Mich (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 Mich (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,809 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 26,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 18,906 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 VAH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

GU59 VAH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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The MOT history for GU59 VAH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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