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GJ09 NGF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,447 mi
Last recorded137,447 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 NGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2025 137,447 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake excess travel and low readings both sides (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking cylinder 2 injector leaking diesel and engine combustion (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms welded mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked o/s into swept in line with sun visor , cracked n/s into swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 130,893 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 130,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 120,803 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 114,663 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 114,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 106,258 miles

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

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

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 24 Jul 2020 97,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 91,160 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 82,865 miles

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

Nearside parking brake cable mounting detached

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 72,940 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 72,940 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross axle on Near side (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded , under NSR Plastic trim, unable to see rest of pipes due to plastic trim fitted to underside from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,277 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall perished

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

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,840 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 46,997 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 38,827 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 28,607 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,578 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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GJ09 NGF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NGF, 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 NGF registered?

GJ09 NGF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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