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MK09 GKL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,694 mi
Last recorded121,694 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 GKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 121,694 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 121,694 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 102,786 miles

n/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

n/s/r steel brake pipe behind undershield is starting to corrode

n/s/r steel brake pipe going to flexi brake pipe is starting to corrode

o/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

o/s/r steel brake pipe going to flexi brake pipe is starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre is getting close to the 2mm wear bars

Pass 6 Jun 2023 97,437 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 92,135 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 86,960 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 83,368 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 77,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp Unit slightly insecure ( top fixing bracket broken )

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,239 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen wipers

Fail 28 Aug 2014 45,335 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen wipers

Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2013 37,570 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,857 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 22,272 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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MK09 GKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MK09 GKL, 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 MK09 GKL registered?

MK09 GKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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