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WJ09 HMK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,687 mi
Last recorded70,687 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 HMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 70,687 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 70,687 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2024 65,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 63,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Getting close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 63,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner side pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Getting close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 62,454 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 61,126 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres has small tears in them

Pass 5 Oct 2020 60,514 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 60,514 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 59,767 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,709 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 55,197 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 55,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 52,774 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 42,449 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 32,349 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 27,820 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 20,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 May 2012 13,121 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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WJ09 HMK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WJ09 HMK, 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 WJ09 HMK registered?

WJ09 HMK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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