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HV09 XYY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,197 mi
Last recorded97,197 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 XYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 97,197 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 94,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 94,493 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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 87,183 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,963 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 76,800 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 72,894 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 69,372 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 69,370 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

Pass 14 May 2018 65,135 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 May 2017 60,648 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

osr handbrake cable bracket broken

Fail 4 May 2017 60,648 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

osr handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,077 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,498 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 45,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2012 35,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XYY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc 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 XYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV09 XYY registered?

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

Is HV09 XYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV09 XYY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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