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BJ09 HSX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,552 mi
Last recorded134,552 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 HSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 134,552 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 128,043 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 128,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 120,809 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 120,809 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 114,500 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 107,688 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 99,987 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,028 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 95,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 90,175 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 82,686 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 73,284 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 61,919 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 49,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,341 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,444 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,650 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 HSX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HSX, 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 HSX registered?

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

Is BJ09 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 HSX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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