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C15 HPR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,017 mi
Last recorded69,017 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 HPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 69,017 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 67,704 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 66,593 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockers n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 61,672 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 58,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 56,056 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2019 55,922 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 50,720 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2018 50,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 45,866 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 45,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 40,715 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,719 miles

Engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 28,436 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 23,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 17,776 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C15 HPR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C15 HPR, 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 C15 HPR registered?

C15 HPR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is C15 HPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 HPR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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