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EO09 HHB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,570 mi
Last recorded98,570 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 HHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 98,570 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 94,707 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 89,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 85,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2021 78,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,615 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 75,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 71,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall slightly splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Aug 2019 71,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall slightly splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,396 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 57,699 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

No smoke detected

Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,059 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 42,788 miles

No smoke detected.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,348 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 23,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,572 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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EO09 HHB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EO09 HHB, 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 EO09 HHB registered?

EO09 HHB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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