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S2 GGS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,865 mi
Last recorded94,865 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 GGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 94,865 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 94,865 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 93,897 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 92,413 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,913 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 90,913 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 86,856 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 86,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,478 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 84,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,756 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 82,756 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 77,160 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,510 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,528 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,692 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,170 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,916 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,419 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 32,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S2 GGS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S2 GGS, 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 S2 GGS registered?

S2 GGS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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The MOT history for S2 GGS shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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