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HJ59 OCL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,946 mi
Last recorded65,946 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 OCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 65,946 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 64,119 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2025 64,096 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2025 63,976 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 61,217 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 58,821 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 56,390 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,985 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,364 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 51,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 49,018 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2018 45,447 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 42,093 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,893 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,520 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,828 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 23 Aug 2013 24,987 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 18,898 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 OCL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OCL, 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 OCL registered?

HJ59 OCL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is HJ59 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ59 OCL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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