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GJ59 VOB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,412 mi
Last recorded97,412 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 VOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 97,412 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 89,130 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,530 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 80,530 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 67,608 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 67,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 57,649 miles

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

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

no acceleration detected on emissons test

Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,054 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 42,646 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 30,952 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 28,079 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 28,079 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 25,551 miles

Nearside Rear small tear mark to tyre tread

top of a.b.s pump was slightly damp no signs of any leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2015 21,307 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 17,907 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 14,045 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 13,792 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 11,055 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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GJ59 VOB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

GJ59 VOB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ59 VOB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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