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GL59 JPJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C 320

Beige Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,407 mi
Last recorded132,407 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C 32079,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 JPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 132,407 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 132,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 132,285 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working door indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear door will not opn from inside

Pass 2 Sep 2024 124,298 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 124,298 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 118,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2022 106,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

n/s/f tyre low on tread, tread damage

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 27 Aug 2021 96,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 85,303 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 73,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT ARL BOOST SPLITTING (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LIMIT, CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 53,966 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 53,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 43,561 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 41,065 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,672 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,614 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 26,074 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 21,425 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 17,220 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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GL59 JPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Beige with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 79,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL59 JPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL59 JPJ registered?

GL59 JPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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