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CK09 HLG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,215 mi
Last recorded116,215 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 HLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 116,215 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 115,131 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 111,728 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 108,448 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 102,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 96,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 90,357 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 90,265 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 75,724 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 75,724 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 63,978 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 56,715 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 47,492 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 47,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,616 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,000 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 27,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,452 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 24,452 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking inside treads around circumference.(no cordes exposed)

O/S/F Tyre is badly cracked inside treads around cicumference of tyre.(no cordes exposed)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,598 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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CK09 HLG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CK09 HLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK09 HLG registered?

CK09 HLG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is CK09 HLG safe to buy?

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