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HJ09 LNG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,636 mi
Last recorded132,636 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 LNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 132,636 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 121,329 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 121,329 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 118,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Most Arm Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Most Bush Splitting From Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 116,759 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 116,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 114,864 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 110,806 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 106,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 102,600 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 97,428 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 90,033 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2017 90,033 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,884 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,867 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,566 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,848 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,904 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 31,904 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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HJ09 LNG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ09 LNG, 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 HJ09 LNG registered?

HJ09 LNG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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