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HG09 LKY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,264 mi
Last recorded48,264 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 LKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 48,264 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 47,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 46,661 miles

Both rear lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2023 45,109 miles

tyres have slight perishing on both rear and n/s/f .

Pass 16 Sep 2022 43,222 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 41,401 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 41,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 40,384 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,288 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 37,605 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,607 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,464 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 30,912 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 28,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,987 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 25,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,105 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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HG09 LKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LKY, 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 LKY registered?

HG09 LKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is HG09 LKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG09 LKY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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