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WJ09 HTE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,617 mi
Last recorded211,617 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 211,617 miles

front bumper damaged

front suspension noisy

Pass 1 Apr 2021 188,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 188,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 176,788 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 165,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 151,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 151,461 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 137,366 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 125,240 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 111,211 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 95,642 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,305 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,611 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 67,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted

rear disc's slightly worn/scored

underbody trays fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,443 miles

engine cover fitted

rear disc's slightly worn/scored

underbody trays fitted restricting view of some components

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 HTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HTE, 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 WJ09 HTE registered?

WJ09 HTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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