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G14 SJS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,619 mi
Last recorded53,619 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 SJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 53,619 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,153 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 52,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 50,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 50,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 48,632 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 48,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 46,656 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 39,688 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 30,903 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 25,806 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 24,527 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,270 miles

front no plate deteriorated adv to replace

items advised last year

n/s/f + both rear tyres cracked / perished / becoming split / advise to replace 205 / 55 / 16

Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres outer treads cracks/splits

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,765 miles

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

Outer shoulders of both front tyres becomming cracked and perrished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 16,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 13,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 11,016 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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G14 SJS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G14 SJS, 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 G14 SJS registered?

G14 SJS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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