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GY59 WWG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,970 mi
Last recorded99,970 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 WWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 99,970 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2026 99,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2025 96,734 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 90,372 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Few small patches of what appears to be light corrosion on brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 81,086 miles

Central Centre section exhaust clamp slightly damaged but not resulting in leak of exhaust gasses or affecting security of system

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm - nearer to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm - nearer to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 81,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Centre section exhaust clamp slightly damaged but not resulting in leak of exhaust gasses or affecting security of system

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm - nearer to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm - nearer to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 71,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,982 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Protective shields not allowing a full underbody inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Nov 2020 50,077 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 42,848 miles

both rear tyres on wear bar limit

Pass 19 Nov 2018 32,062 miles

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

child seats fitted to rear seats

slight lip to front discs

Fail 15 Nov 2018 32,003 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from engine but not dripping

Pass 1 Nov 2017 27,915 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 16 Nov 2016 24,304 miles

Undertrays Fitted to Vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2015 19,712 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 15,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 9,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 3,655 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 WWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WWG, 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 WWG registered?

GY59 WWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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The MOT history for GY59 WWG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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