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BJ09 HTK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,335 mi
Last recorded105,335 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 105,335 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 99,417 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 99,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 96,355 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 90,762 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 90,760 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 84,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2022 84,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 78,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 78,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 74,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,515 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 66,054 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 62,799 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 62,796 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,286 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 59,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 55,504 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 55,312 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under n/s wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under n/s wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 46,577 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 34,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,699 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 HTK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HTK, 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 HTK registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ09 HTK shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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