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HG09 BVH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,623 mi
Last recorded135,623 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 BVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 135,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2020 131,376 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 131,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 121,342 miles

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 25 Nov 2019 121,338 miles

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

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

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 21 Aug 2019 120,143 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 115,579 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wal (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall worn + has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 111,363 miles

Offside Front tyre cut on sidewall, no visible cords

Fail 6 Sep 2017 111,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre cut on sidewall, no visible cords

Pass 14 Sep 2016 107,394 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 102,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 pad left (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

undergard

Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,303 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jan 2015 94,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Nov 2013 85,488 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2012 77,389 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,770 miles

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

brake warning on dash

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Fail 18 May 2012 72,659 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

brake warning on dash

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

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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HG09 BVH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG09 BVH, 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 HG09 BVH registered?

HG09 BVH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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