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LT09 HZJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,105 mi
Last recorded82,105 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 HZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 82,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 78,723 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,056 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 74,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 74,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 70,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to being excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just met limit

Pass 3 Aug 2021 66,502 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 66,502 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 57,782 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,043 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 40,754 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 40,751 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,864 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 22,013 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 19,319 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 17,532 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 15,104 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 12,782 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 12,460 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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LT09 HZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LT09 HZJ, 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 LT09 HZJ registered?

LT09 HZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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