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MK09 HBE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,104 mi
Last recorded76,104 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 HBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 76,104 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play low arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper a bit damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 76,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play low arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper a bit damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 75,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 73,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage on outer sidewall and cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 73,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage on outer sidewall and cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 61,563 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 49,678 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,249 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 44,555 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 44,555 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (underneath covers) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 33,443 miles

Offside Rear Inside edge of tyre cracked (no cords showing)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 33,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Inside edge of tyre cracked (no cords showing)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 28,298 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,032 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 16,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre cracks on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre cracks on outer edge

Offside rear tyre cracks on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 14,008 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 11,014 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 6,872 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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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MK09 HBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc 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 MK09 HBE, 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 MK09 HBE registered?

MK09 HBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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