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GY09 VOG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,186 mi
Last recorded98,186 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 98,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 85,131 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 85,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 75,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 67,519 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 60,599 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 57,582 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 54,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 54,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 50,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,581 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 43,785 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 43,785 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 40,380 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,339 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,481 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,587 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 23,807 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,420 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 VOG 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 84.2%.

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 VOG, 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 VOG registered?

GY09 VOG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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