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GX09 TNK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,036 mi
Last recorded76,036 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX09 TNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 76,036 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 71,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunk out of outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel tank straps corroding and clip missing from tank undershield

Fail 14 May 2025 71,039 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunk out of outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel tank straps corroding and clip missing from tank undershield

Pass 22 Jul 2024 66,617 miles

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 9 Jun 2023 60,071 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 86,240 miles

cut to nearside front tyre in tread ON LIMIT

nearside front headlamp slightly loose

Fail 26 May 2022 86,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

cut to nearside front tyre in tread ON LIMIT

nearside front headlamp slightly loose

Pass 27 May 2021 76,507 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 69,545 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 62,985 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 34,173 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edge

rear pads wearing low

Pass 24 May 2017 29,106 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 24,060 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,887 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 14,453 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 7,896 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 2,375 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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GX09 TNK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol 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 GX09 TNK, 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 GX09 TNK registered?

GX09 TNK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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The MOT history for GX09 TNK 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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