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HV09 XBR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,434 mi
Last recorded153,434 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 XBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 153,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 148,207 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 144,979 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 142,024 miles

Offside Rear hand brake low readings

Pass 25 Oct 2021 139,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 139,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 135,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre tread starting to perish

Fail 19 Oct 2020 135,286 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre tread starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2019 125,147 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 114,195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 103,145 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 92,233 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,358 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 68,963 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 57,965 miles

near side front tyre poor/slight side wall damage

offside front fog light lense smashed

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

rear tyres poor/on legal limit

service reminder illuminated

windscreen damage close to limit

Fail 18 Apr 2013 57,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on edges and outer wall is damaged

offside front fog light lense smashed

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

rear tyres at 2mm - advise replacement soon

service reminder illuminated

windscreen damage close to limit

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,478 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f fog lamp damaged / broken

o/s/f slight play in wheel bearing

o/s/f tyre low on outer shoulder and low on inner shoulder [consider replacement soon]

tyre side wall damaged

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 XBR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

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

Is HV09 XBR safe to buy?

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