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BJ09 GXG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,670 mi
Last recorded42,670 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 GXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 42,670 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 42,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 42,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 42,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 41,965 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 41,355 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 40,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 38,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 38,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 37,487 miles

O/S/R Tyre cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2018 35,855 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre treads cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2018 35,855 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre treads cracking

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 34,125 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2017 34,125 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2016 32,153 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f side light works but flickers

Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside,nearside front tyres outside tyre wear.

Offside,nearside rear tyres wearing on edges.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various bodywork damage around vehicle.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 22,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside,nearside front tyres outside tyre wear.

Offside,nearside rear tyres wearing on edges.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various bodywork damage around vehicle.

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 GXG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BJ09 GXG, 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 GXG registered?

BJ09 GXG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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