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HJ09 MVS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,344 mi
Last recorded101,344 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 MVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 101,344 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Apr 2025 92,592 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,994 miles

front brake pipes greased

Fail 22 Mar 2024 81,988 miles

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

front brake pipes greased

Pass 31 Mar 2023 69,405 miles

front brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Mar 2022 58,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,070 miles

front brake pipes greased

Fail 1 Mar 2021 50,068 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

front brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Mar 2020 49,789 miles

front brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Mar 2019 48,872 miles

front and rear brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,322 miles

front and rear brake pipes greased

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

park brake performance poor. 18%

Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,239 miles

brake pipes greased front and rear

hand brake performance only just passed. 16%.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre 3.4mm

park brake performance poor. 18%

Fail 14 Mar 2016 41,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre 3.4mm

park brake performance poor. 18%

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,811 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,874 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,922 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,455 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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HJ09 MVS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ09 MVS registered?

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

Is HJ09 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ09 MVS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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