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HY09 EWD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,693 mi
Last recorded104,693 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 EWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 104,693 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 168,434 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and from inside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 87,221 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 86,413 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 86,413 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 71,543 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,998 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 60,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 49,749 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 49,749 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 40,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,009 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,270 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,414 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 21,570 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 18,404 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,474 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 12,635 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 8,001 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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HY09 EWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 HY09 EWD, 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 HY09 EWD registered?

HY09 EWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is HY09 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 EWD 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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