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HN09 PZF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,361 mi
Last recorded143,361 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 PZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 143,361 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 143,309 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 139,966 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 135,949 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 132,806 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 129,379 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 129,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Sep 2021 129,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 126,584 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 126,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached Split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 119,797 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 114,120 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 114,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 107,413 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 101,814 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 93,762 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,036 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 69,041 miles

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front bumper damaged

rear brake pads worn

suspect nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 29 May 2012 69,041 miles

suspect nearside headlamp damaged

front bumper damaged

rear brake pads worn

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 PZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PZF, 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 PZF registered?

HN09 PZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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The MOT history for HN09 PZF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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