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GB59 JEN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,938 mi
Last recorded123,938 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB59 JEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 123,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine undertray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2023 113,283 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 103,517 miles

Exhaust flexi damaged

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 98,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside Font (leading to brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 98,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside Font (leading to brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 89,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Heat shield missing but not fitted to this model from manufacturer

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 79,111 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 76,117 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,676 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,227 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 59,163 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,694 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,901 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,557 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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GB59 JEN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GB59 JEN, 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 GB59 JEN registered?

GB59 JEN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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