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AF09 HNR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,835 mi
Last recorded154,835 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 HNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 154,835 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 147,919 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 144,255 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 144,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 140,056 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 140,056 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 134,663 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 132,424 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 132,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from flexible hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from flexible hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 129,516 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 120,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing michelins 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 112,602 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 112,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 102,413 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,525 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,096 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,206 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,177 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF09 HNR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF09 HNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF09 HNR registered?

AF09 HNR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is AF09 HNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 HNR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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