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WJ09 HYL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,717 mi
Last recorded138,717 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 HYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 138,717 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 136,333 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise change /asap (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 131,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 131,164 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 125,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 121,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 117,654 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 117,654 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 115,670 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 102,088 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 87,545 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,320 miles

Nearside Front and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2015 70,751 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 May 2015 69,703 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 66,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 66,353 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,146 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,821 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 HYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HYL, 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 HYL registered?

WJ09 HYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 HYL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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