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GY09 HZD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

201,978 mi
Last recorded201,978 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 HZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 201,978 miles

engine covers fitted

nsf tyre wearing close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2024 201,797 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam osf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nsf tyre wearing close to legal limit

oil leak

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2023 194,276 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2023 194,257 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp osr (4.2.3 (c))

Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 187,992 miles

child seats fitted in ns and os rear

nsf tyre outer sidewall damage

os number plate light inop

osf tyre wearing on edges

rear brake pipes and brake pipes over axle corroding

slight play in both front top mounts

slight play in nsf lower arm bush

Fail 17 Nov 2022 187,991 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

child seats fitted in ns and os rear

nsf tyre outer sidewall damage

os number plate light inop

osf tyre wearing on edges

rear brake pipes and brake pipes over axle corroding

slight play in both front top mounts

slight play in nsf lower arm bush

Pass 19 Nov 2021 182,179 miles

engine , under and sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2021 182,174 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns and os front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine , under and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 177,292 miles

engine under side and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 168,686 miles

both front tyres have sidewall damage

front brake discs worn and front pads low

plsy in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Apr 2019 168,686 miles

Position lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres have sidewall damage

front brake discs worn and front pads low

plsy in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2018 160,631 miles

both front tyres and osr tyre have slight outer sidewall damage

brake pipes have protective coatings and slight corrosion

engine and under covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

rear brake pads low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Apr 2018 160,631 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf (1.7.5a)

both front tyres and osr tyre have slight outer sidewall damage

brake pipes have protective coatings and slight corrosion

engine and under covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

rear brake pads low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2017 148,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 125,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 81,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 81,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,131 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 11 Apr 2013 60,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,872 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 HZD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GY09 HZD, 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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GY09 HZD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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