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BJ09 GXN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,975 mi
Last recorded122,975 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 GXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 122,975 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 122,820 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (REAR ARM) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (REAR ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (REAR ARM) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (REAR ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front fog lamps inop

front grille and front bumper all damaged

no secondary bonnet catch fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2024 118,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play arm facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 113,878 miles

Front bonnet secondary latch missing

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 113,876 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front bonnet secondary latch missing

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 110,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bonnet strut broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

bonnet secondary latch missing

Fail 28 Oct 2022 110,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm facing down (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm facing down (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bonnet strut broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 R17 worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bonnet strut broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 108,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt does not clip into buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 R17 worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bonnet strut broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 106,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 103,918 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 103,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 101,232 miles

front brake discs wearing/rust on inner face's

Fail 24 Oct 2018 101,226 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

front brake discs wearing/rust on inner face's

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 25 Oct 2017 98,808 miles

rear brake discs wearing

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Oct 2016 96,965 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of certain parts

nearside front tyre worn close to the limit on the edges

offside front tyre worn close to the limit on the inner edge

rear brake discs wearing

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Oct 2015 93,331 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on the edges

Offside Front tyre wearing close to the limit on the edges

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

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of certain parts

front brake discs wearing

rear brake pad(s) wearing low

rear drake discs wearing

Pass 8 Aug 2014 86,172 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 86,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 72,568 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,542 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 72,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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BJ09 GXN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GXN, 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 GXN registered?

BJ09 GXN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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