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P31 GSC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

222,358 mi
Last recorded222,358 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 GSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 222,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 222,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 216,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 216,871 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 202,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint ( clamp broken) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front fog light not working

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 14 Nov 2019 202,898 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint ( clamp broken) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front fog light not working

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2018 189,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 189,874 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 180,100 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 180,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 167,676 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (7.1.2)

cuts in n/s/f and o/s/f tyre walls

Pass 4 Nov 2015 143,912 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 143,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 116,451 miles

1/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2013 83,258 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 31,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P31 GSC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P31 GSC, 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 P31 GSC registered?

P31 GSC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2009.

Is P31 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 GSC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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