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GY09 VPK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,510 mi
Last recorded144,510 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 144,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 141,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 138,635 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 136,025 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 136,018 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 129,601 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 125,600 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 125,600 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 120,976 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 120,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 111,865 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear's (3.6.B.2c)

has underneath trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2017 111,865 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear's (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

has underneath trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,598 miles

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

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)

both front tyres on legal limit advise change asap

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 19 Nov 2015 91,782 miles

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

coolant level low

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre slightly low tread at 3mm

oil level low

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2014 81,991 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,118 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outside edge and perished

Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,316 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 VPK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VPK, 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 VPK registered?

GY09 VPK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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