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GJ09 HTV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,910 mi
Last recorded76,910 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 HTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 76,910 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 76,910 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 75,718 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 74,516 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 74,513 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 72,448 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 72,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 69,517 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 67,375 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 65,457 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks forming on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,962 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,547 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES AT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,581 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 47,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,459 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 35,231 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2012 26,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 26,186 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,933 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 25,932 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GJ09 HTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 GJ09 HTV, 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 GJ09 HTV registered?

GJ09 HTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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