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N111 GGU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

160,012 mi
Last recorded160,012 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 GGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 160,012 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 155,827 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 140,191 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 136,626 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 130,611 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 110,507 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 101,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 88,397 miles

front brakes well worn

nearside front and rear and offside front and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 88,393 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid level low

front brakes well worn

nearside front and rear and offside front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 73,569 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,430 miles

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,184 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 23,260 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,241 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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N111 GGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N111 GGU, 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 N111 GGU registered?

N111 GGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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