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GY09 YRE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,072 mi
Last recorded178,072 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2019 178,072 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 171,210 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 166,507 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 155,821 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 181,247 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 5 Aug 2014 139,187 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 139,185 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 131,268 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,088 miles

slight cut in n/s front tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2012 94,084 miles

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

crack in o/s top corner of screen but not impairing view

n/s front tyre wearing uneven

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 YRE 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 YRE, 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 YRE registered?

GY09 YRE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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