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GV09 ZFW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,849 mi
Last recorded77,849 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 ZFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 77,849 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2026 77,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 71,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 64,682 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 56,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY URGENT + BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASING MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 50,543 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 45,162 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts have slight top and bottom play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 42,421 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASING MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 36,925 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 36,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & INNER WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 29,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre LEAKING

Offside Front Nail in tyre LEAKING

Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,560 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 21,410 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,722 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 16,843 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 14,406 miles

child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 14 Mar 2013 11,301 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 19 Mar 2012 8,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 ZFW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

GV09 ZFW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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