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BJ09 HSO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,018 mi
Last recorded142,018 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 142,018 miles

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

Front windscreen stone chipped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking & worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 142,017 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front windscreen stone chipped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking & worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 129,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive unable to see location under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 115,542 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,282 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 62,534 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,955 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 33,649 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 32,101 miles

stonechip in windscreen

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 10 Jul 2014 32,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

stonechip in windscreen

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 9 Aug 2013 21,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,409 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 HSO 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 85.7%.

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

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