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VK09 HRG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 3190cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,655 mi
Last recorded110,655 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 HRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,190cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 110,655 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 109,895 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe mounting area heavily corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 96,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 96,907 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 87,651 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 87,649 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 82,114 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,575 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer

Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,592 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 27 Jun 2019 51,572 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 4 Jul 2018 42,854 miles

covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 34,681 miles

vehicle fitted with engine cover and under trays

Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,559 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 18,963 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 18,471 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,617 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 16,714 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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VK09 HRG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,190cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VK09 HRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK09 HRG registered?

VK09 HRG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is VK09 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 HRG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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