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GJ59 ZBR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,554 mi
Last recorded123,554 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 ZBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 123,554 miles

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

Central small chip in windscreen

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2026 123,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central small chip in windscreen

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2025 115,115 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s edges 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 114,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front, rear of the two - suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s edges 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 105,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 105,622 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm (rear of the two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing x 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 96,800 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 96,571 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 89,960 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 89,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm, rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225.40.18 uniroyal rain tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,186 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

secondary bonnet catch missing

Fail 19 Aug 2021 83,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer balljoint/rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer balljoint/rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

secondary bonnet catch missing

Pass 21 Aug 2020 78,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive bonnet secondary catch missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 76,429 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 72,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,685 miles

unable to check nearside rear seat belt operation due to child seat fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 59,982 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,101 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,697 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 37,677 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)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,486 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 ZBR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

GJ59 ZBR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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