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HK09 FYB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,475 mi
Last recorded110,475 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 FYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 110,475 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 110,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 108,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 108,157 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 105,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 May 2023 105,477 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 99,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2022 99,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 95,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 88,511 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 88,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 83,834 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 83,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,130 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 76,130 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 70,357 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,461 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2015 58,542 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2014 53,567 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,570 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,570 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 47,570 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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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HK09 FYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HK09 FYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK09 FYB registered?

HK09 FYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is HK09 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK09 FYB shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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