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HV09 YXC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

194,844 mi
Last recorded194,844 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 194,844 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 194,842 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2024 191,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 183,470 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 177,927 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension subframe getting rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wiper motor not working

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 leds not working high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 167,680 miles

Rear Brake discs rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2020 157,357 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 145,557 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 125,402 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,329 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 84,469 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,489 miles

N/S front fog lamp glass broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,141 miles

nearside front foglight glass damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2014 52,141 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside front foglight glass damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,249 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 38,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,343 miles

front tyres wearing on outter edges

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 YXC 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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?

HV09 YXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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The MOT history for HV09 YXC 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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