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BJ09 GXB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,786 mi
Last recorded124,786 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 124,786 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 124,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 118,144 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 110,257 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 109,917 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 109,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 97,048 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 97,048 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 89,545 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,598 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 85,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip contained within 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,466 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,612 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 79,599 miles

Brake performance not tested due to corroded brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2016 76,310 miles

Rear tyres cracked but not showing cords (245/40/17)

Small windscreen chip

Fail 27 May 2016 76,309 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear tyres cracked but not showing cords (245/40/17)

Small windscreen chip

Pass 28 May 2015 73,079 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 69,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 69,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 66,844 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 61,816 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 GXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

BJ09 GXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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