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HY09 LUW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,032 mi
Last recorded86,032 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 86,032 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Floor area corroded

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2025 83,772 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 81,815 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 73,933 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 73,933 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected park brake level not locking on. (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,013 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked o/s,not affecting view as yet. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 59,188 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 59,179 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 52,356 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 49,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 42,220 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,794 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,656 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 19,178 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 15,731 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 15,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,326 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 LUW 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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

HY09 LUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2009.

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