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GY09 VOK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,460 mi
Last recorded147,460 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 147,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake 16%

Pass 2 Oct 2025 137,323 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 126,331 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 116,813 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 111,750 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 111,750 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 98,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Minor Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 98,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side Light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Minor Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 92,760 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 92,758 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 88,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 80,493 miles

Front number plate delaminated but not likely to be misread

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,253 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 61,059 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 61,059 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,463 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 46,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 37,577 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,776 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VOK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VOK, 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 VOK registered?

GY09 VOK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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