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HK51 ORL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,759 mi
Last recorded136,759 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 ORL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 136,759 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 135,358 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 135,331 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted park brake seized. unable to turn wheel by hand (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 133,086 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 133,079 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 129,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre inner and outer sidewall heavily scrubbed/damaged. Cords not exposed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 127,119 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 127,108 miles

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

Road wheel fractured offside rear (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning offside front (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 124,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 120,035 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 116,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 112,366 miles

offside front tyre slight wear on edges

Fail 12 May 2017 112,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 108,029 miles

ns head lamp dim

Fail 19 Apr 2016 108,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ns head lamp dim

Pass 25 Apr 2015 104,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades smearing warning stickers yellow

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,990 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 95,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,571 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,162 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)

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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HK51 ORL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HK51 ORL, 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 HK51 ORL registered?

HK51 ORL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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