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Y14 GUS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,112 mi
Last recorded109,112 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY14 GUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 109,112 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 103,263 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,916 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,651 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 59,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,795 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,877 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 53,866 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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Y14 GUS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y14 GUS, 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 Y14 GUS registered?

Y14 GUS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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The MOT history for Y14 GUS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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