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G3 HJA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,281 mi
Last recorded175,281 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 HJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 175,281 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 175,010 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 164,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 155,320 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake shows low effort

Vehicle has undertrays,covering full length

front brake pipes corroded,rear pipes covered in grease

Pass 10 Sep 2019 147,106 miles

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 143,838 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 143,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 141,900 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and rear all bushes - and rubber pin / bearing bush - Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint - slight in track rod end - rack (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear - both required soon - worn (3.5.1i)

Front wipers worn - required soon

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and front required soon - worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2017 141,811 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and rear all bushes - and rubber pin / bearing bush - Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint - slight in track rod end - rack (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear - both required soon - worn (3.5.1i)

Front wipers worn - required soon

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and front required soon - worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 131,408 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 122,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,805 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 100,805 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 81,111 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 81,101 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel weld breaking away (4.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Accident damage to front end cannot be checked as not accessible,visibly damaged parts are not testable items!

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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G3 HJA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G3 HJA, 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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G3 HJA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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