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WJ09 HSK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,633 mi
Last recorded206,633 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 HSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 206,633 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 206,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 206,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside rear and nearside rear, areas marked with yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 194,508 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front [inner surfaces] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside & nearside front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

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

cover missing from electrical connections [in engine bay] recommend early attention

Fail 21 Jan 2020 194,507 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front [inner surfaces] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside & nearside front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

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

cover missing from electrical connections [in engine bay] recommend early attention

Pass 4 Jan 2019 186,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 181,186 miles

both front brake pipes are slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 181,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Bumper insecure ()

both front brake pipes are slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 176,153 miles

knock from os and ns front suspension

Pass 6 Jan 2016 165,973 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 156,775 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 143,573 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 132,068 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 100,670 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 HSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HSK, 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 HSK registered?

WJ09 HSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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