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GY09 SZJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,428 mi
Last recorded126,428 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 SZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 126,428 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 126,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn T/c/a (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 121,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes at hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 116,604 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 110,383 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 104,782 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 100,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 97,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 6mm left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres 4mm left 2.4mm to reach min depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 92,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 85,344 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R hand brake effort lower than O/S/R

Pass 24 May 2017 79,561 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 79,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 66,130 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 56,498 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,175 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2013 36,952 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 27,859 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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GY09 SZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GY09 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

GY09 SZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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