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HV09 VHP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

185,870 mi
Last recorded185,870 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 185,870 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 181,949 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 177,780 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 168,625 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 161,647 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 161,646 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 144,638 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 138,469 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 127,938 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 111,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear parking brake check

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 92,908 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2017 92,908 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,793 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,915 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 47,694 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,670 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,171 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,888 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 VHP 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 88.9%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP registered?

HV09 VHP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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