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S44 HRO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,153 mi
Last recorded169,153 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 HRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 169,153 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 166,683 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f tyre splitting on inner wall

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2023 157,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to split on inner wall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 157,038 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to split on inner wall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 146,054 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 132,922 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 122,542 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2019 112,361 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 100,786 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 100,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 87,867 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 87,737 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,638 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 64,264 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,709 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 41,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

unable to check all steering/ brake/ suspension components due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,455 miles

unable to check all steering/ brake/ suspension components due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,082 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

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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S44 HRO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S44 HRO, 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 S44 HRO registered?

S44 HRO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is S44 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S44 HRO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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