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HG09 WCX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,940 mi
Last recorded118,940 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 WCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 118,940 miles

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

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 117,086 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 115,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 115,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 113,149 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 113,148 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 109,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in places above subframe to both sides -- unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 109,308 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in places above subframe to both sides -- unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 102,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in places above subframe to both sides -- unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,441 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/F & O/S/F inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn off, outer near to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn off , outer near to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Park brake shows a lower effort offside.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn off. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,049 miles

warning on dash on rear lamps

Pass 24 Jun 2016 55,029 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,875 miles

rear tyres nearing wear bars

some outer edge wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,133 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 35,133 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,989 miles

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

outer edge wear on front tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,623 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 WCX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WCX, 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 WCX registered?

HG09 WCX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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