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SL09 GOP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,379 mi
Last recorded105,379 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 GOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 105,379 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 105,377 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted hiding components

Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,380 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 92,765 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2018 84,074 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on side wall but no cords exspoased

Rear both backing plates slightly corroded

Rear brake discs worn

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2018 84,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on side wall but no cords exspoased

Rear brake discs worn

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 79,385 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 69,763 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 69,763 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,128 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,492 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,587 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,261 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,830 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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SL09 GOP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SL09 GOP, 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 SL09 GOP registered?

SL09 GOP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is SL09 GOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL09 GOP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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