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HJ09 TVM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,605 mi
Last recorded172,605 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 TVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 172,605 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 172,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 159,817 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 150,193 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 139,213 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 133,102 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 128,762 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Screen has damage not in driver view

Pass 27 Mar 2019 119,147 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,286 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 90,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted through out underneath of vehicle restricting inspection

Fail 27 Mar 2017 90,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

undertrays fitted through out underneath of vehicle restricting inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,053 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)

UNDER SHEILD FITTED

Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,562 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,347 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,631 miles

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

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

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

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 TVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

HJ09 TVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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