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SG09 HFE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

126,331 mi
Last recorded126,331 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 HFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 126,331 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both slightly faded (0.1 (b))

both handbrake cable ends

Fail 14 Apr 2025 126,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 124,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 124,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged hose has a cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 122,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm/ damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad warning wire insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undercovers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection to some components

Fail 21 May 2022 122,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm/ damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad warning wire insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undercovers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection to some components

Fail 13 Aug 2021 122,104 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 1.7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

undercovers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection to some components

Pass 31 Jul 2020 118,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

damage to vehicle

Fail 16 Mar 2020 118,854 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.95mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 108,782 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 108,782 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 99,790 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Damage to vehicle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 99,790 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located Missing (2.4.C.2)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Damage to vehicle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 87,471 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Damage to wing

Fail 22 Aug 2016 87,471 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Damage to wing

Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,125 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking to tread.

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Damage to n/s front of vehicle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to limit 1.92mm remaining, worn on inner edge and cut.

Oil/fluid leak from engine area

Fail 21 Aug 2015 63,125 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both rear tyres have cracking to tread.

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Damage to n/s front of vehicle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to limit 1.92mm remaining, worn on inner edge and cut.

Oil/fluid leak from engine area

Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,072 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,145 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,251 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 33,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front tyre scrubbed on outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,121 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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SG09 HFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SG09 HFE, 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 SG09 HFE registered?

SG09 HFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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