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W3 JHE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (27 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.4%

Mileage

163,787 mi
Last recorded163,787 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 JHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

27 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 163,787 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 33,165 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 155,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 29,428 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 149,083 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 28,881 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 142,336 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 28,870 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 134,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. 225/40/18/92Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 28,116 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,080 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 27,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 113,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 26,324 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Only 1 rear lamp working.

Pass 27 Nov 2018 100,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 23,805 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,825 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 87,824 miles

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

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

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 2 Sep 2017 22,821 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,464 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 20,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 18,895 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 48,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 17,250 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,885 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 11,720 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2012 8,862 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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W3 JHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.4%.

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 W3 JHE, 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 W3 JHE registered?

W3 JHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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