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WJ09 HZE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,260 mi
Last recorded118,260 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 118,260 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 111,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 106,072 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 106,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 98,163 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 98,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded /inner wheel arch marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged brake pipe corroded leading towards flexi pipe /marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall damaged /marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded leading towards flexi pipe /marked (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 91,290 miles

Engine & Under-Tray Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,150 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 87,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 82,214 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 82,214 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 76,588 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 70,822 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 65,686 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 59,794 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 52,243 miles

All brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,303 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 HZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HZE, 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 HZE registered?

WJ09 HZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 HZE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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