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N1 GAF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,585 mi
Last recorded38,585 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 GAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 38,585 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 36,298 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 36,192 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

tyre pressure monitor

Pass 20 Nov 2023 33,208 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 30,368 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 27,828 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 29,707 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 24,707 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2019 20,998 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 20,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Thrust arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cross arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Thrust arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 18,644 miles

all four brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs lipped

Fail 6 Dec 2018 18,644 miles

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

all four brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs lipped

Pass 4 Dec 2017 17,369 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 16,340 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 14,983 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 13,911 miles

ADVISE DEEP CUTS ON NEARSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS

NEARSIDE FRONT FOGLAMP LENS BROKEN

Pass 16 Dec 2013 12,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 11,091 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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N1 GAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N1 GAF, 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 N1 GAF registered?

N1 GAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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The MOT history for N1 GAF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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