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BJ09 HNK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,958 mi
Last recorded150,958 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 150,958 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 144,286 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 133,714 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 122,499 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 122,498 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 112,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted full inspection not carried out

Fail 3 Nov 2020 112,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut and cords can be seen 245-40-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted full inspection not carried out

Pass 1 May 2019 103,718 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front scrubbing to inner sidewall

Pass 4 May 2017 84,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (245/40R17) (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 73,137 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 63,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres scrubbed on edges(225/45r17)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,085 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 HNK 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 81.3%.

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

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