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WJ09 HXT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,156 mi
Last recorded122,156 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 HXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 122,156 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 117,881 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 117,876 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 112,724 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 103,394 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 96,513 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 96,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,292 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 89,907 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 66,844 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,500 miles

Offside Front tyre wall cut

Fail 5 Oct 2018 59,500 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wall cut

Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,542 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 52,542 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 45,326 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,985 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracking to o/s/f tyre tread and side wall, not showing cord

engine cover fitted, not allowing inspection of components

under trays fitted, not allowing inspection of components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 37,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 37,772 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 32,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,576 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Wipers smearing on windscreen.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 26,576 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wipers smearing on windscreen.

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 HXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HXT, 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 HXT registered?

WJ09 HXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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