MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Lower Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Hand brake efficiency only just met required
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
Front brake discs are slightly lipped
Rear brake pads are starting to wear low
both rear tyres are cracking
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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GY09 SZT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2009.
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