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GJ09 ZXT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

205,637 mi
Last recorded205,637 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 205,637 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 205,633 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 203,269 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 203,259 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 194,457 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 194,457 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 183,867 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 166,830 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear most arm (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 136,564 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 111,341 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slightly reduced effort at O/S parking brake

Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,844 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,716 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 29,127 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 27,260 miles

1 of 2 o/s rear lamps inoperative

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface scar in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,260 miles

1 of 2 o/s rear lamps inoperative

surface scar in n/s front tyre wall

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 ZXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

GJ09 ZXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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