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BJ09 GCZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,322 mi
Last recorded104,322 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 GCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 104,322 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 96,036 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 82,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 77,733 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 73,406 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 72,302 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 71,197 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 67,294 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both under wings (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,984 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 61,984 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,177 miles

Rear wall of both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,608 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,292 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,253 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,767 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 25,200 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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BJ09 GCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BJ09 GCZ, 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 GCZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ09 GCZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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