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MT09 GCF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,117 mi
Last recorded99,117 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 GCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 99,117 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 99,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 94,134 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 88,344 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 83,871 miles

Offside rear tyre inner threads perished

Under tray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2021 83,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear tyre inner threads perished

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,756 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 65,965 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 65,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,059 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 53,490 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 53,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 May 2015 45,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 45,544 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,940 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,181 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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MT09 GCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MT09 GCF, 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 MT09 GCF registered?

MT09 GCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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