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XX53 GOR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,927 mi
Last recorded104,927 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX53 GOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 104,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 104,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 98,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread, edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear, no chord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 98,329 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread, edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear, no chord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 88,732 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 77,624 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,360 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 68,341 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,732 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,638 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 51,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under body panels obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,812 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 42,028 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under bonnet and body panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,087 miles

rear pads look low

rear tyres on 2mm 245/40r17z

service lights on

Fail 28 Aug 2014 35,087 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear pads look low

rear tyres on 2mm 245/40r17z

service lights on

Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 26,993 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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XX53 GOR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XX53 GOR, 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 XX53 GOR registered?

XX53 GOR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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