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MK09 GNO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,513 mi
Last recorded95,513 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 GNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 95,513 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 91,768 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 86,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2021 78,523 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 78,252 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 73,039 miles

Front wheel bearings play

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 64,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 58,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 58,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 49,958 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 48,179 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 16 May 2016 48,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 May 2015 44,088 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 38,647 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2013 33,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,485 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 GNO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK09 GNO, 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 GNO registered?

MK09 GNO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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