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HJ59 OCF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,201 mi
Last recorded175,201 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 OCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 175,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 169,620 miles

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 164,049 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted now allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 15 Jul 2024 164,049 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted now allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 4 Aug 2023 158,138 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 158,138 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 139,860 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 138,658 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 128,922 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 124,962 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 124,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,959 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind rear components (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides and deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2018 112,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @1.5 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @1.4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

wheel arch covers fitted

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

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low may need adjustment

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind rear components (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides and deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,465 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 93,454 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s o/s (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,771 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers leaving slight smears

Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,126 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 49,059 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,614 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,225 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 30,211 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 OCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HJ59 OCF, 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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HJ59 OCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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