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GY59 VSV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

217,415 mi
Last recorded217,415 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 VSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 217,415 miles

- exhaust flexi damaged

- under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 211,129 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2024 203,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted and damaged and insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2023 198,601 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 198,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 190,737 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 184,672 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 183,509 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 180,248 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 177,892 miles

ENGINE VIBRATION FELT DURING EMISSION TEST >>> INVESTIGATION ADVISED

FRONT INNER TYRE WEAR >>> ALIGNMENT ADVISED

Fail 14 Dec 2017 177,892 miles

rear brake binding N/S/R >>> SUSPECT PARKING SHOE FAULT (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE VIBRATION FELT DURING EMISSION TEST >>> INVESTIGATION ADVISED

FRONT INNER TYRE WEAR >>> ALIGNMENT ADVISED

Pass 12 Dec 2016 171,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R END SECTION >> NEW ADVISED (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/REAR END SECTION (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST FLEX PIPE BREAKING UP >> NEW ADVISED

O/S/F FOG LENS BROKEN >> REPAIR ADVISED

PARKING BRAKE SET UP TOO TIGHT >> RESET ADVISED

SUSPECT ENGINE MOUNTING ... VIBRATION FELT THROUGH BODY

Pass 7 Dec 2015 162,923 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 156,699 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 132,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,029 miles

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)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all tyres wearing on the edge

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 VSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

GY59 VSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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