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GJ59 WZN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,337 mi
Last recorded186,337 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 WZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 186,337 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Diff end (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 22 Jun 2022 186,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Diff end (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 29 May 2021 172,352 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 160,141 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 141,494 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 131,679 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 115,640 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,102 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 108,473 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,424 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 63,361 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,831 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 54,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WZN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WZN, 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 WZN registered?

GJ59 WZN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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