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K17 HNV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,394 mi
Last recorded123,394 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 HNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 123,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 119,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 116,335 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 113,291 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2023 113,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And cracked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2022 103,713 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 103,713 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 102,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 91,636 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,700 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,659 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted inspection limited on certain components

Fail 11 Jan 2019 85,659 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible nearside (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible offside (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside (3.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted inspection limited on certain components

Pass 25 Jan 2018 82,924 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,041 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 72,545 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2014 68,188 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 55,538 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,024 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 43,266 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 43,266 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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K17 HNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K17 HNV, 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 K17 HNV registered?

K17 HNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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