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HG09 WCT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,207 mi
Last recorded145,207 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 WCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 145,207 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 145,207 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 138,293 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 134,354 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 124,190 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 124,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 113,025 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 100,210 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 85,195 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 85,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine comp (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine comp (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,978 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 71,978 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,445 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,950 miles

smoke emissions too low for test equipment

Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,236 miles

emission readings too low to register on gas anyliser

Pass 4 Jan 2013 32,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2012 19,411 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 WCT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WCT, 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 WCT registered?

HG09 WCT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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