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GY09 SYC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,272 mi
Last recorded119,272 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 SYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 119,272 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 119,272 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 110,707 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 102,204 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,425 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 83,636 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 68,626 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 60,713 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 56,433 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 56,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 52,375 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 48,952 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

service light on dash

Fail 3 Feb 2017 48,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

service light on dash

Pass 14 Aug 2015 44,243 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 38,961 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,851 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,721 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 36,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 SYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY09 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

GY09 SYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is GY09 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY09 SYC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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