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HJ09 VZE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,750 mi
Last recorded153,750 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 VZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 153,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms have a worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play adjustable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play adjustable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor wire cut

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 153,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm (245 40 17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms have a worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play adjustable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play adjustable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor wire cut

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 144,448 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 144,447 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 143,176 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 135,379 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 129,727 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 124,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 119,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn at extreme edges

Offside Front tyre worn at extreme edges

Pass 23 Jan 2019 109,883 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 109,883 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 99,474 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 87,108 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,683 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,097 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,337 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 52,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,296 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,688 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 VZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

HJ09 VZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for HJ09 VZE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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