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HV09 YWX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,120 mi
Last recorded108,120 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 108,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 108,067 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 104,214 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 99,987 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 94,239 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 94,239 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 88,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 83,302 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 77,587 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,963 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 69,963 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing brake pipe to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing brake pipe to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear parking brake efficency is only at 18%. min mot requirement is 16%

Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,392 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,448 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Jul 2014 38,448 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,112 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 YWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YWX, 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 YWX registered?

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

Is HV09 YWX safe to buy?

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