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HN09 FTV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,365 mi
Last recorded170,365 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 FTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 170,365 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 170,365 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 162,825 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 162,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on 10mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 145,483 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 138,295 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 120,756 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 106,837 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 88,992 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 May 2014 68,890 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 68,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 24 May 2013 47,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre below 3.mm tread and edge worn

n/s/r tyre 2.mm tread

o/s/f tyre 3.mm tread and edges worn

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm tread

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 May 2013 47,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre below 3.mm tread and edge worn

n/s/r tyre 2.mm tread

o/s/f tyre 3.mm tread and edges worn

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm tread

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,017 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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HN09 FTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN09 FTV, 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 HN09 FTV registered?

HN09 FTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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