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GJ59 JVT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,662 mi
Last recorded146,662 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 JVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 146,662 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 142,490 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 137,357 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 132,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 126,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 122,415 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 117,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 108,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 99,085 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 99,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,284 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on its outer wall not reaching ply/cords

Fail 29 Mar 2017 97,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on its outer wall not reaching ply/cords

Pass 26 Sep 2015 152,071 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2015 152,071 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 16,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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o/s/f fog light lenze broken

Fail 8 Aug 2013 61,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

emissions to clean for a reading

o/s/f fog light lenze broken

Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,991 miles

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

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

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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GJ59 JVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 GJ59 JVT, 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 GJ59 JVT registered?

GJ59 JVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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