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K20 GWM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,443 mi
Last recorded108,443 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 GWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 108,443 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 108,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 87,965 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 78,956 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,956 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,595 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 71,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

wipers smear

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,206 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,336 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEAR ON INNER EDGES

Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,318 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 41,318 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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K20 GWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K20 GWM, 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 K20 GWM registered?

K20 GWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2009.

Is K20 GWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K20 GWM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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