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SC09 GJX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,499 mi
Last recorded145,499 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 GJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 145,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Oct 2023 145,498 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2022 141,138 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2021 132,864 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 128,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 128,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 120,668 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2018 110,134 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Oct 2017 98,378 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR. (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak SLIGHT LEAK ENGINE AREA. ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 98,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint CROSS STRUT BALL JOINT. (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR. (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak SLIGHT LEAK ENGINE AREA. ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 85,554 miles

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR WINDSCREEN

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,884 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F FOGLAMP LENSE DAMAGED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED SLIGHTLY.

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 72,884 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F FOGLAMP LENSE DAMAGED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED SLIGHTLY.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 57,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,135 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,392 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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SC09 GJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC09 GJX, 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 SC09 GJX registered?

SC09 GJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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