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HV09 SLZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,934 mi
Last recorded154,934 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 154,934 miles

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

OS parking brake low effort

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 149,747 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 144,598 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 144,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most, lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 139,133 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 139,122 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 133,393 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 may require attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

offside front anti roll bar link pin gaiter slight worn.

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 6 Oct 2021 127,647 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2021 127,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2020 124,322 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 120,233 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 120,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

ALL TYRES SHOWING WEAR

Pass 28 Sep 2018 114,216 miles

nearside headlight slight dim in operation

offside front brake pipe corroded as previously marked

Pass 3 Oct 2017 107,622 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 100,925 miles

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

rear wiper blade split at ends

strong advise! both rear tyres worn to tread wear bars, low on tread inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,466 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 86,788 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,183 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 58,088 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

HV09 SLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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