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GY09 HKV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,969 mi
Last recorded43,969 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 HKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 43,969 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Apr 2025 43,758 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 15 May 2024 43,309 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Apr 2023 42,214 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 21 Apr 2023 42,213 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 6 May 2022 39,913 miles

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 May 2021 38,168 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 37,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 36,175 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 33,503 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f and both rear tyres slightly cracking across the treads

Pass 31 May 2017 30,199 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 19,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 13,831 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 11,897 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 9,092 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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GY09 HKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GY09 HKV, 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 GY09 HKV registered?

GY09 HKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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The MOT history for GY09 HKV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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