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BJ09 GCY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,973 mi
Last recorded153,973 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 GCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 153,973 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 153,903 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 148,276 miles

Handbrake low

Pass 7 Jul 2021 141,271 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 136,355 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 136,354 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 4 Sep 2019 129,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 129,076 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lateral arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lateral arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 118,620 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 106,323 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,156 miles

Engine light on dash

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre also (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 99,155 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working parking light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working parking light (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light on dash

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre also (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,516 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,588 miles

Brake discs look worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s front outer brake pad looks low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 66,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake discs look worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s front outer brake pad looks low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 46,855 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,855 miles

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ09 GCY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ09 GCY, 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 BJ09 GCY registered?

BJ09 GCY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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