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GY09 JMX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,706 mi
Last recorded100,706 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 JMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 100,706 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall many cuts 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside washer slightly weak

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 96,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front washer weak

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 96,134 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front door trim insecure

Offside Front washer weak

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 90,393 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 90,393 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 many cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords many cuts outer wall 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 83,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 many cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords many cuts outer wall 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

oil low toped up 1/2 ltr

Pass 14 Oct 2021 76,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 76,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil slightly low

Fail 2 Oct 2021 76,011 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 71,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2.5mm near wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cuts 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit req checking (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,030 miles

Front number cracked

Rear brake disc rusty

Rear brake pads low

Fail 3 Jun 2019 69,012 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 67,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2017 63,903 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 57,820 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 52,014 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 44,840 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 34,864 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 25,267 miles

o/s/f tyre wall has deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2012 25,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre wall has deteriorated

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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GY09 JMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GY09 JMX, 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 GY09 JMX registered?

GY09 JMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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