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HV09 VHR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,707 mi
Last recorded170,707 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 170,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 170,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s tyres close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in bottom middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly nsr (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 165,236 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 165,232 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 157,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 147,592 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 147,584 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 140,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexible hose & besides fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall split but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 140,126 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front of wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above rear axle into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall split but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 132,173 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 120,469 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in Yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2018 120,458 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in Yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 104,492 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,525 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,517 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,238 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 40,315 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 40,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,881 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 VHR 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 68.4%.

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 VHR, 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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HV09 VHR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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