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WJ09 HXF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,319 mi
Last recorded237,319 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 237,319 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 223,908 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 213,222 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 213,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 200,135 miles

under vehicle covered

Fail 10 Sep 2018 200,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under vehicle covered

Pass 17 Feb 2018 186,410 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 186,406 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 174,072 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Just acceptable damage to N/S front anti roll bar link bar top balljont dust cover.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 162,130 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Both rear tyres just on the legal limit.

Heavy oil marks under vehicle.

Just acceptable damage to N/S front anti roll bar link bar top dust cover.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

N/S front tyre valve starting to perish.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Strong smell of diesel under bonnet but no visible leaks due to engine covers.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 149,975 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Just acceptable damage to N/S front anti roll bar link bar dust covers.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 135,741 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 124,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 115,715 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 101,294 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 101,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 89,904 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,804 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,107 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,589 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 72,589 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 62,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,038 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,957 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 HXF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXF, 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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WJ09 HXF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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