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GV09 MWD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,902 mi
Last recorded172,902 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 MWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 172,902 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 172,898 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Foremost arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 169,722 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 169,722 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2024 166,487 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 166,482 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 163,164 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 163,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 159,849 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 159,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 155,695 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 155,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 154,484 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 154,468 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 137,066 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 119,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is getting low on tread 3 mm

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre is getting low on tread 3 mm

Pass 8 Jul 2017 110,818 miles

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

Nearside Front under car jacking point damaged

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 97,520 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 88,999 miles

N/S/F jacking point missing at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,827 miles

N/S/F jacking point missing at time of test

N/S/F tyre getting low on inner and outer edges (centre 3/4 3mm)

N/S/R tyre getting low 3mm

Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,058 miles

n/s front jacking pad missing

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,268 miles

lip on front brake discs

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 MWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GV09 MWD, 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 GV09 MWD registered?

GV09 MWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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