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GY09 SZT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,339 mi
Last recorded133,339 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 SZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 133,339 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 133,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 123,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 113,719 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 113,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 110,845 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 110,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light is on indicating malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges on limit for pass (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 110,535 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearing limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of rear ns wheel brake pipe routing just seen above undertray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges on limit for pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearing limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 104,081 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 97,631 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2020 97,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low head lamp not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 87,528 miles

Offside Lower Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 84,506 miles

Offside Lower Hand brake efficiency only just met required

Pass 10 Mar 2017 81,268 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,109 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 78,109 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,440 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 67,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced very dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs are very lipped

rear brake pads are low

Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,081 miles

Front brake discs are slightly lipped

Rear brake pads are starting to wear low

Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,628 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,464 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 SZT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

GY09 SZT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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