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PL09 HLX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,873 mi
Last recorded102,873 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 HLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 102,873 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 100,877 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 100,877 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 91,448 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 91,447 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 81,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 27 Feb 2022 78,648 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 74,854 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 74,854 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 73,190 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2019 68,961 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,322 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,579 miles

under shields and Engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

Fail 25 Feb 2016 57,579 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under shields and Engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,218 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 47,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,655 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,651 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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PL09 HLX 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PL09 HLX, 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 PL09 HLX registered?

PL09 HLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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