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HV09 AHY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,763 mi
Last recorded94,763 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 AHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 94,763 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 81,081 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 80,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 66,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts to rear also covered by trims/under trays (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 64,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 61,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 57,712 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 57,709 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,297 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 54,351 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,611 miles

Parking brake only just meeting requirements at 17%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 51,384 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,560 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 43,776 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 39,515 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,700 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,142 miles

front wipers smear.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 31,142 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

front wipers smear.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,847 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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HV09 AHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV09 AHY, 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 HV09 AHY registered?

HV09 AHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is HV09 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV09 AHY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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