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D5 HKS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,167 mi
Last recorded105,167 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 HKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 105,167 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 101,889 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 97,788 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 97,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 93,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes underside coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking on front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and outer sidewall, worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking on front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 89,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes underside coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 84,798 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,471 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,322 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe located at inner wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread worn to approximately 3mm

Pass 24 Aug 2017 68,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn to approximately 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front suspension arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front suspension arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads worn to approximately 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 58,084 miles

Small cuts in outer sidewalls of both front tyres.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes to both front flexible brake hoses.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 49,915 miles

Surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 49,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,276 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,880 miles

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

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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D5 HKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D5 HKS, 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 D5 HKS registered?

D5 HKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is D5 HKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 HKS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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