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CN09 HJF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,389 mi
Last recorded125,389 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN09 HJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 125,389 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 123,124 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s also repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 118,058 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 109,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Misted , very borderline . (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Stiff to engage blade but does hold and stay secured together once clasped . (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner and outer edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Perished . (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPMS light indicates underinflated tyre .

Fail 28 Feb 2023 109,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe in front of rear wheel is corroded to excess . (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Both sides corroded and holed . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Misted , very borderline . (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Stiff to engage blade but does hold and stay secured together once clasped . (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner and outer edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Perished . (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPMS light indicates underinflated tyre .

Pass 28 Mar 2022 103,234 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 103,208 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 99,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no pattern left 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 88,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front inner + offside outer side lights inoperative

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Service light is on

Travel on parking brake pedal

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 88,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front inner + offside outer side lights inoperative

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Service light is on

Travel on parking brake pedal

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,861 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 77,809 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed at suspension mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded slightly. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall beginning to split.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded slightly. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Around top of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,118 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven on inside edge close to cords

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven on inside edge close to cords

Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,880 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 63,880 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,644 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 23 Feb 2016 55,642 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,624 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,673 miles

wipers deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2013 38,863 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,809 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly worn on outter edges

n/s/r tyre outter side wall damaged

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

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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CN09 HJF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CN09 HJF, 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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CN09 HJF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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