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BJ09 HMU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,534 mi
Last recorded131,534 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 131,534 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both treads have damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 121,215 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 108,882 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 97,126 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 82,028 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 69,714 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 61,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,227 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 52,227 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint joint on rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 46,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,012 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,310 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 58,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pads thin

Pass 29 Mar 2014 49,383 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 25,334 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 20,540 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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BJ09 HMU 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 87.5%.

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 HMU, 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 BJ09 HMU registered?

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

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