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GF09 OCJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,852 mi
Last recorded62,852 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 OCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 62,852 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 60,133 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 56,198 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 56,080 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,848 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 55,315 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 55,315 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 52,686 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 48,192 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 42,153 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 42,074 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,167 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,662 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,599 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,392 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 30 May 2012 12,761 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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GF09 OCJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GF09 OCJ, 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 GF09 OCJ registered?

GF09 OCJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is GF09 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF09 OCJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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