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HG09 FBB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,246 mi
Last recorded159,246 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 FBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 159,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 ARMS FRONT AND REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 154,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 154,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 141,229 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 132,664 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 132,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides HID conversion not allowed (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 123,274 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 123,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 116,386 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 108,126 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,421 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,288 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

e.m light on

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

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 FBB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HG09 FBB, 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 FBB registered?

HG09 FBB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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The MOT history for HG09 FBB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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