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WJ09 HSC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,303 mi
Last recorded213,303 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 HSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 213,303 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 195,333 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.0mm outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge worn snooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 195,333 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.0mm outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge worn snooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 167,670 miles

both front fog light lens broken

Fail 1 Jul 2016 167,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag light on (5.4.2)

both front fog light lens broken

Fail 19 Jun 2015 130,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog light lens broken

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 19 Jun 2015 130,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog light lens broken

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,462 miles

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

offside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2014 94,462 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

offside tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside tyre has cut in outer sidewall no cords or ply exposed

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,259 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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WJ09 HSC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WJ09 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

WJ09 HSC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 HSC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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