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SV09 GZA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,293 mi
Last recorded156,293 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 GZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 156,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 148,398 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 134,277 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 134,275 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 125,224 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 125,220 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 115,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 115,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 93,248 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,572 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs also lipped (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,324 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 26 Apr 2017 67,324 miles

Brake performance not tested Tyre not in fit condition to be tested due to bulges (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has 2 bulges on inner side (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front wiper slightly streaking

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,876 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,341 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,292 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,476 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,207 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 GZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GZA, 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 GZA registered?

SV09 GZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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