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BJ09 HMC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,043 mi
Last recorded152,043 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 HMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 152,043 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 151,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 131,460 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 117,230 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes to front brake hoses are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 102,786 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bold inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2018 102,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative HID bulbs fitted no washers (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface tinted film fitted to lights (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative HID lights fitted no washers (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface tinted film fitted to lights (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre worn bold inner edge

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 89,855 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,274 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 70,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 47,905 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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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BJ09 HMC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ09 HMC, 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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BJ09 HMC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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