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R38 GUA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,189 mi
Last recorded139,189 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 GUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 139,189 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 135,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2023 133,198 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 131,360 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 129,321 miles

Offside Front tyre slight cut on sidewall

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

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

both front tyres edge wear

Fail 19 Oct 2021 129,303 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight cut on sidewall

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

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

both front tyres edge wear

Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,353 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 120,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 115,243 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 107,313 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,521 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,806 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 84,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 73,299 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 56,864 miles

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

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

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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R38 GUA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R38 GUA, 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 R38 GUA registered?

R38 GUA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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