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GJ05 SMJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,491 mi
Last recorded129,491 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 SMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 129,491 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 123,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 123,828 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at n/s rusted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 119,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 114,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 103,676 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 100,798 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 98,677 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 90,011 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 87,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover and under trays fitted

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,240 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

nearside rear tyre inner wall has damage, ply/cord not exposed

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,470 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

Fail 26 Jan 2016 83,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

offside front tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 22 Jan 2015 78,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 78,348 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 74,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

small chunk out of tread n/s/f tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2014 74,656 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

small chunk out of tread n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,130 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2013 55,843 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2012 42,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GJ05 SMJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GJ05 SMJ, 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 GJ05 SMJ registered?

GJ05 SMJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2009.

Is GJ05 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 SMJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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