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HY09 FBF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,738 mi
Last recorded140,738 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 FBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 140,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 131,307 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 124,049 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 114,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front corroded at joint to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 99,337 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 99,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2020 95,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 89,339 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 79,767 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,807 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,682 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 60,966 miles

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

nearside rear inner tyre side wall has splits

Fail 30 Jul 2014 54,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,280 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 53,592 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 45,233 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 34,079 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 FBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FBF, 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 FBF registered?

HY09 FBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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The MOT history for HY09 FBF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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