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GJ09 NGU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

201,251 mi
Last recorded201,251 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 NGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 201,251 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 200,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2024 179,025 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 164,111 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 145,928 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 136,977 miles

under tray fitted view obstructed

Pass 21 Mar 2020 128,639 miles

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

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 117,303 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 106,655 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2017 95,411 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 82,522 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 82,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted, rectified PRS (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 70,759 miles

Exhaust metered smoke emissions only just within limits

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is starting to tear in the inner side wall. Regular checking advised

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear bumper damaged and misaligned

Fail 21 Mar 2015 70,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust metered smoke emissions only just within limits

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is starting to tear in the inner side wall. Regular checking advised

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear bumper damaged and misaligned

Pass 15 Mar 2014 56,519 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Offside front foglight broken

Offside rear tyre has a tear forming in the inner sidewall. Not currently considered a reason for failure but advise condition regularly monitored

Fail 15 Mar 2014 56,519 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front foglight broken

Offside rear tyre has a tear forming in the inner sidewall. Not currently considered a reason for failure but advise condition regularly monitored

Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,832 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 NGU, 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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GJ09 NGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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