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GJI 5787

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,118 mi
Last recorded97,118 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJI 5787
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 97,118 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 93,131 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021 85,336 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 79,843 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,457 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 73,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 72,410 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,129 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 58,329 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 50,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,458 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,863 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 31,862 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,721 miles

offside and nearside front tyres both low tread/bald patches on inner edges

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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GJI 5787 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJI 5787, 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 GJI 5787 registered?

GJI 5787 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is GJI 5787 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJI 5787 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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