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BJ09 HSY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,277 mi
Last recorded124,277 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 124,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heat shield loose around back box

Nearside Rear Door not working off central locking

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

Rear Radius arm bushes deteriorated but no movement

Fail 4 Jun 2019 124,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heat shield loose around back box

Nearside Rear Door not working off central locking

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

Rear Radius arm bushes deteriorated but no movement

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 2-3 mm and wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Squeak from drive on full steering lock

Pass 16 Jul 2018 114,155 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 110,424 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,595 miles

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

engine covers & under-trays fit

Fail 9 Jul 2016 89,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

engine covers & under-trays fit

Fail 18 Jun 2015 51,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 51,476 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2013 37,002 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,414 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,745 miles

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

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

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 HSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSY, 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 HSY registered?

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

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