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GY59 PVZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,477 mi
Last recorded216,477 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 PVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 216,477 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged case taped up and glass held with tape advise repair (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure outer lens broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 127,527 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 127,527 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 116,785 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 116,783 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 107,920 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 103,162 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,810 miles

Front dash , service due

Front engine and floor covers fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 96,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Front dash , service due

Front engine and floor covers fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 88,462 miles

Rear seat base not fully secure

coolant light on dash

Nearside Front tyre going bald on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 88,462 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre going bald on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear seat base not fully secure

coolant light on dash

Pass 15 Nov 2016 81,048 miles

front exhaust pipe flexable joint weakening.

nsf tyre has a small cut in the outer part of the tread.

slight oil leak from charge air hose.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 71,383 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 71,383 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure at front pipe (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wipres worn and jubber

Fail 28 Oct 2014 61,963 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

wipres worn and jubber

Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 66,429 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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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GY59 PVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY59 PVZ, 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 GY59 PVZ registered?

GY59 PVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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