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HW59 JHO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,655 mi
Last recorded93,655 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 JHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 93,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 93,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 91,500 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 90,440 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 88,558 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 88,553 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,648 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing marks on outer tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,771 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 69,341 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2017 49,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 28,599 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 24,369 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 24,369 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 19,831 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 15,738 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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HW59 JHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HW59 JHO, 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 HW59 JHO registered?

HW59 JHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is HW59 JHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW59 JHO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HW59 JHO have outstanding finance?

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