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HJ59 OCK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,189 mi
Last recorded166,189 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 OCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 166,189 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 166,189 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 157,968 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 147,035 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 140,798 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 133,104 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 133,104 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 130,188 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 129,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 120,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 112,711 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 99,133 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 99,007 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 88,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 88,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,937 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,666 miles

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges.

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 OCK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OCK, 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 OCK registered?

HJ59 OCK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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