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H4 AKM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,934 mi
Last recorded43,934 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 AKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 43,934 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 43,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 41,994 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 39,542 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 36,045 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 36,045 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 32,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 30,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 29,303 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge of tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 28,317 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing centre of tread

Pass 27 Nov 2017 27,492 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape centre of tread

Pass 30 Nov 2016 26,148 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 22,644 miles

offside front tyre wearing on both edge's

Pass 4 Jul 2014 17,407 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 13,362 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall has small cuts in it

offside rear tyre sidewall has small cut's in it

Fail 28 Jun 2013 13,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre sidewall has small cuts in it

offside rear tyre sidewall has small cut's in it

Pass 19 Jun 2012 9,706 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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H4 AKM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 H4 AKM, 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 H4 AKM registered?

H4 AKM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is H4 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 AKM 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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