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SV09 HGA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,409 mi
Last recorded71,409 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 HGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 71,409 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 69,672 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 69,672 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 67,603 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 65,186 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 65,186 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 62,900 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 60,891 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 60,891 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 56,900 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 56,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 54,322 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Fail 12 Sep 2018 54,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,888 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 51,888 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,555 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,048 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,808 miles

offside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2013 30,456 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 30,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,909 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)

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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SV09 HGA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV09 HGA, 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 SV09 HGA registered?

SV09 HGA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2009.

Is SV09 HGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV09 HGA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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