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HG09 WGV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,810 mi
Last recorded97,810 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 WGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 97,810 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 97,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.96 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 93,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 89,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,641 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 83,453 miles

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

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Catch (3.1 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 80,167 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 77,605 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 74,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel has a weld repair

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Aug 2019 74,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel has a weld repair

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Aug 2018 73,090 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 66,001 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 66,001 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,478 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 55,673 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 55,650 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,881 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 38,304 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 38,304 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 28,002 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 WGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

HG09 WGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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