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GJ59 ZCX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,635 mi
Last recorded114,635 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 ZCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 114,635 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Fail 4 Dec 2019 114,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 3 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 26 Nov 2018 107,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 100,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,413 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 91,650 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Various small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 82,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,832 miles

Offside front brake pads wearing slightly low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,128 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 29,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZCX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ZCX, 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 ZCX registered?

GJ59 ZCX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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