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HJ59 OBT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,739 mi
Last recorded167,739 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 OBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 167,739 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 157,233 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 150,701 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread wearing smooth on inner & outer edge

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

no engine oil dipstick

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2016 138,667 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired with tape (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired with tape (1.2.1d)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 122,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 108,787 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 108,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 88,054 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,876 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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HJ59 OBT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJ59 OBT, 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 HJ59 OBT registered?

HJ59 OBT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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