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HV09 EXN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,541 mi
Last recorded158,541 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 EXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 158,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 147,705 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 147,693 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 140,220 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 139,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 104,400 miles

big chip to windscreen

rear number palte delainating

Fail 11 Nov 2014 104,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

big chip to windscreen

n/s/f tyre bold outer edge + cut to side wall

o/s/f tyre worn/getting bold outer edge

o/s/r tyre bold inner edge

rear number palte delainating

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,394 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 May 2012 27,363 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,733 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 EXN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HV09 EXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV09 EXN registered?

HV09 EXN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is HV09 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV09 EXN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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