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GF59 KOJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,385 mi
Last recorded120,385 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 KOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 120,385 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 115,858 miles

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

Nearside Front washers not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 109,882 miles

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

rear window tint

Fail 23 Nov 2023 109,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 109,841 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 104,938 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,425 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 94,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 93,316 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 93,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 92,374 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,675 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 79,455 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing close to limit,especially n/s/rear

Undertrays fitted obscuring views of some components

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,959 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 61,667 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,341 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 52,341 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,792 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,597 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,954 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 26,954 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,177 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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GF59 KOJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF59 KOJ, 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 GF59 KOJ registered?

GF59 KOJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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