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BJ09 HSV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,472 mi
Last recorded118,472 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 118,472 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 115,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front link arms are poor condition, on failure limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on failure limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on failure limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 115,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front link arms are poor condition, on failure limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on failure limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on failure limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 111,806 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 107,446 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 107,420 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 102,389 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn/ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 97,875 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 92,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 92,928 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,497 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 70,468 miles

slight noise n/s/r wheel

o/s/f headlight dim

Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 60,458 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,243 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,469 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 45,469 miles

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

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 HSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HSV, 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 HSV registered?

BJ09 HSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is BJ09 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 HSV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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