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BJ09 HPF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,650 mi
Last recorded138,650 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 138,650 miles

All underbody covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2024 138,650 miles

All underbody covers fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 132,413 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 125,412 miles

Nearside Front Wing and valence slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WEARING ON EDGES OF TREAD / UNEVENLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door mirror casing slightly damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 118,609 miles

Nearside BONNET CATCH FAULTY

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 118,609 miles

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

Nearside BONNET CATCH FAULTY

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 112,524 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has slight wear in gland

Offside door mirror casing slightly damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres wearing on edges of tread - offside more so than nearside

Pass 18 Apr 2019 101,781 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 101,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,723 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 109,364 miles

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) FRONT TO REAR ON NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,337 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,412 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 74,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND OUTER WALL CUTS (4.1.E.1)

STRONGLY ADVISE - NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SPLITTING ON INSIDE WALL

Fail 27 Apr 2015 64,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seatbelt has slight fluffing to webbing

Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,763 miles

drivers seatbelt has slight fluffing to webbing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,169 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,889 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,548 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 HPF 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 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HPF, 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 HPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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