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SG09 HJK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,140 mi
Last recorded79,140 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 HJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 79,140 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole present (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 77,153 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 73,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,004 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 70,004 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 66,051 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 62,200 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 59,161 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,522 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 50,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 45,301 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,787 miles

full length undertrays and engine covers obscuring view to check testable components under vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2016 40,787 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose union (3.6.B.2c)

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

full length undertrays and engine covers obscuring view to check testable components under vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,204 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,332 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,055 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 HJK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HJK, 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 HJK registered?

SG09 HJK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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