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HCZ 411

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,806 mi
Last recorded181,806 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 411
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 181,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 173,099 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 166,452 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 152,743 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 152,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 132,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 132,008 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 113,487 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 113,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 94,299 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 94,299 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,107 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 689,325 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,818 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,029 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,079 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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HCZ 411 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HCZ 411, 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 HCZ 411 registered?

HCZ 411 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2009.

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