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HJ09 LSK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,475 mi
Last recorded160,475 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 160,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 94 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 160,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 94 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 153,248 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edge. 225/40R18 92W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield insecure.

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

Offside Rear Park brake cable bracket insecure.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 147,474 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 147,472 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 138,062 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 131,988 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 126,197 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted, obscuring testable items

Pass 8 Feb 2019 113,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and underbody covers fitted, obscuring testable items

Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,582 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,296 miles

Deep cut on tyre face on offside rear tyre

Front no plate cracked

Front wipers smearing

Metal brake lines corroded underneath

Offside front tyre low on edges almost bold and inner sidewall starting to split

Small chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,086 miles

Both front tyres bold on outer edge and low on inner

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' several chips in zone A (8.3.1a)

both front brake pipes rusty offside front is worse

Fail 8 Feb 2016 71,082 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside rear (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (8.2.2)

Both front tyres bold on outer edge and low on inner

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' several chips in zone A (8.3.1a)

both front brake pipes rusty offside front is worse

Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,016 miles

Both front discs badly ridged

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 57,016 miles

Both front discs badly ridged

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 46,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

emissions to clean to register

rear pads close to limit

front discs very worn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,478 miles

emissions to clean to register

rear pads close to limit

front discs very worn

Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,290 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJ09 LSK, 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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HJ09 LSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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