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GJ09 ORP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

255,056 mi
Last recorded255,056 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 255,056 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 254,709 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 240,530 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 240,082 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S & O/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR GAITERS SPLIT PERISHED

Pass 10 Mar 2020 228,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 210,614 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 210,371 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 209,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch area to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right Head light has been hit and out of align (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged In wheel arch area behind panels, Is rubbing on metal edge (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch area to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulges and splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear bumper damaged/Cracked

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2018 195,740 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 188,969 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 188,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 169,025 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 272,011 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 152,068 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 152,068 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 134,014 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 112,798 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,579 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 ORP 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 61.1%.

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 ORP, 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 ORP registered?

GJ09 ORP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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