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HO55 ABD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,097 mi
Last recorded124,097 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO55 ABD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 124,097 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 124,093 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in boot floor with in prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 122,466 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 116,920 miles

Brake fluid on components from brake maintenance but no signs of leaks

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Weak (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 110,391 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 103,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2021 91,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 76,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 66,769 miles

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 26 May 2017 51,379 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 51,379 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 37,165 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,031 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 27,031 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 24,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 20,206 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 20,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 14,901 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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HO55 ABD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HO55 ABD, 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 HO55 ABD registered?

HO55 ABD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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