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GY59 PYH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,854 mi
Last recorded145,854 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2024 145,854 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 141,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 132,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 132,677 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 124,137 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 124,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 112,529 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 100,167 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 100,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2018 73,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 55,532 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise change asap (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped strong advise change asap (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 41,271 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 34,405 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 26,602 miles

Nearside front tyre inner wall cracking up

Offside front tyre wearing on edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 26,569 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight cracking inner

Pass 20 Dec 2012 22,547 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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GY59 PYH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 GY59 PYH, 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 PYH registered?

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

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