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HV09 OCZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,652 mi
Last recorded141,652 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 141,652 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 141,521 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 140,401 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 140,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 129,860 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 122,107 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 122,106 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 106,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 91,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 83,937 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 77,856 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,280 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,689 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2016 57,991 miles

Offside Front TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,787 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,624 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,280 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,691 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 OCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OCZ, 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 OCZ registered?

HV09 OCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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