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HO53 BUX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,166 mi
Last recorded99,166 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO53 BUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 99,166 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 99,164 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 95,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 90,171 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 82,905 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 82,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,179 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 72,176 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 62,406 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 62,403 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front All 4 front lower arms, bushes worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer

Offside Rear Inner wearing

Rear Both tyres worn low

Pass 4 Feb 2020 56,174 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 48,482 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 42,326 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 42,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 34,424 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 28,829 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 25,090 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 19,706 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 15,200 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 15,200 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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HO53 BUX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 HO53 BUX, 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 HO53 BUX registered?

HO53 BUX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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