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RY53 GAR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,513 mi
Last recorded66,513 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 GAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 66,513 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,491 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 64,380 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 61,285 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,364 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 47,398 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 45,301 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 42,984 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 42,555 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 42,555 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 41,389 miles

Oil leak engine sump area ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,130 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,590 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,561 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,341 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,256 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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RY53 GAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 RY53 GAR, 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 RY53 GAR registered?

RY53 GAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is RY53 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY53 GAR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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