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HX59 HRO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,519 mi
Last recorded73,519 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX59 HRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 73,519 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N-S-R & O-S-R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2026 73,519 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N-S-R & O-S-R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 73,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 59,465 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 50,607 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 50,309 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 47,703 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 47,702 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 45,531 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 42,163 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 37,839 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 35,237 miles

both n/s tyres outer wall damaged

Fail 22 May 2018 35,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both n/s tyres outer wall damaged

Pass 25 May 2017 32,460 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 29,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,026 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 21,708 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 17,614 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,797 miles

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

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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HX59 HRO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HX59 HRO, 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 HX59 HRO registered?

HX59 HRO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HX59 HRO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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