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GY09 VRG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,628 mi
Last recorded78,628 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 VRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 78,628 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2018 78,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken and showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,172 miles

Front brake discs scored and lipped

Fail 26 Apr 2017 66,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs scored and lipped

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre slightly feathered on outer edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

Rear brake discs partially pitted,corroded and scored

Pass 11 Aug 2016 61,640 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 61,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of two (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,514 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 44,384 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,111 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,883 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 VRG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

GY09 VRG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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