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AV09 HJU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,169 mi
Last recorded23,169 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 HJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 23,169 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 21,501 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 21,500 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 20,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 19,504 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 19,501 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 18,348 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 18,348 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 17,230 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 16,246 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 15,591 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 14,437 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 13,649 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 11,486 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 10,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 9,026 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 7,903 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 5,552 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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AV09 HJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV09 HJU, 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 AV09 HJU registered?

AV09 HJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is AV09 HJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 HJU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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