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GY59 WFS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,438 mi
Last recorded126,438 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 WFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 126,438 miles

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine

Fail 8 Apr 2023 124,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine

Pass 3 Feb 2022 116,338 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats rear ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 1 Dec 2020 109,333 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slight wearing edges

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 16% (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seats rear ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 87,804 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe corroded but not leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,846 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 77,844 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush arm (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on inner wall

underguards fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,008 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 57,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 47,380 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,872 miles

all tyres split/perished inside walls

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 WFS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WFS, 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 WFS registered?

GY59 WFS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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