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SG09 HGU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,319 mi
Last recorded115,319 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 HGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 115,319 miles

All 4 tyre walls damaged not showing ply or cords

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 110,366 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 105,036 miles

Vehicle presenter informed me o/s/r door does not open occasionally ,working fine for test

Fail 16 Jan 2024 104,340 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All tyres outer walls damaged not showing ply or cords

Both rear chassis corroding near subframe mounts

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

N/s/r tyre inner wall perishing not showing ply or cords

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 98,756 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 91,844 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,042 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,193 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 118,010 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,744 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,965 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 49,901 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,247 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 HGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SG09 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

SG09 HGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is SG09 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG09 HGU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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