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GV09 LSY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,829 mi
Last recorded62,829 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 LSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 62,829 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 58,679 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 55,577 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 52,829 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 49,632 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 46,157 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 46,157 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,820 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 39,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 35,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 31,070 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,349 miles

both front tyres cracked / deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,865 miles

Nearside Front outer side wall perishing

Offside Front outer side wall perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2015 23,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front outer side wall perishing

Offside Front outer side wall perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 17,215 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 13,677 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 10,092 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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GV09 LSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GV09 LSY, 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 GV09 LSY registered?

GV09 LSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is GV09 LSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV09 LSY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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