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SL09 GSY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,771 mi
Last recorded112,771 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 112,771 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 108,472 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 103,492 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,758 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 90,817 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 77,128 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,590 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,211 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,496 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 46,902 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 46,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,418 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 GSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

SL09 GSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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