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GY09 SYJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,335 mi
Last recorded82,335 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 82,335 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,696 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on central tread. 195/60/r16-89v

Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,756 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 71,821 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 68,119 miles

rear metal brake pipes/ rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,873 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 62,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,572 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 59,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/r16-89v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 55,663 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 55,663 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. 195/60/r16-89h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 48,468 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 42,094 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 35,968 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,081 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 19,689 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,780 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 SYJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SYJ, 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 GY09 SYJ registered?

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

Is GY09 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY09 SYJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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