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HV09 VJE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,610 mi
Last recorded164,610 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 164,610 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 157,640 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 152,740 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 143,882 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))

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2022 143,877 miles

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

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))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2021 137,523 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 137,515 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 131,601 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 123,535 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 113,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 111,282 miles

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 96,797 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 96,797 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front o/s (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 86,053 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 76,093 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,962 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,505 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 VJE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

HV09 VJE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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