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WJ09 HVR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,870 mi
Last recorded90,870 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 90,870 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 90,859 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 87,810 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 82,212 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 74,911 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 74,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 69,462 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 65,945 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 55,036 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 61,636 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 56,888 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 52,190 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower and upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 48,388 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,350 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 39,606 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 35,536 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 31,263 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,039 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 HVR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HVR, 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 HVR registered?

WJ09 HVR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is WJ09 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 HVR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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