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GY59 VZB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,750 mi
Last recorded94,750 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 VZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 94,750 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 92,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 90,204 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 86,494 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 86,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,065 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 79,792 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2019 73,452 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 73,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 67,409 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 61,547 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 56,198 miles

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

nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2015 48,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 48,582 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,602 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 37,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,726 miles

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 VZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

GY59 VZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is GY59 VZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 VZB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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