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SV09 GFY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,784 mi
Last recorded120,784 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 GFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 120,784 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 120,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 111,725 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 102,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (at front n/s/f wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (at n/s/f wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2023 93,940 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 86,715 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,446 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 May 2019 57,828 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 54,468 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2018 54,468 miles

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

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 51,745 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 48,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2016 48,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 46,347 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 May 2015 46,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2014 43,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2014 43,114 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 40,462 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 40,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 32,948 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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SV09 GFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SV09 GFY, 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 SV09 GFY registered?

SV09 GFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is SV09 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV09 GFY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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