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HG09 EZZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,702 mi
Last recorded157,702 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 EZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 157,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fluctuation close to excess (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fluctuation close to excess (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 157,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fluctuation close to excess (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fluctuation close to excess (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 135,893 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 135,486 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears/rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,383 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 105,382 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 89,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,678 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,308 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 38,861 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,696 miles

N/S/R Tyre has a small cut to inner sidewall.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 24,417 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 16,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

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 EZZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EZZ, 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 EZZ registered?

HG09 EZZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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