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HK09 FYD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,150 mi
Last recorded124,150 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 124,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 122,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 116,731 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 100,867 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 84,823 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT CORRECTLY

N/S/FRONT TYRE IS WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES AND HAS CURB DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Fail 7 Feb 2018 84,822 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT CORRECTLY

N/S/FRONT TYRE IS WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES AND HAS CURB DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,989 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2017 76,989 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view nearside wiper arm not operating (8.2.1c)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,802 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Fail 3 Feb 2016 68,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 63,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 54,893 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,919 miles

Both headlights have reduced light output

Engine cover loose

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 47,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both headlights have reduced light output

Coolant leak

Engine cover loose

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,491 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 FYD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HK09 FYD, 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 HK09 FYD registered?

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

Is HK09 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK09 FYD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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