2009 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · HD09 AHX
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 99,044 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD09 AHX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2024
- 99,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD09 AHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (HD09 AHX) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
HD09 AHX Mileage History
- 14/09/202291,860 mi
- 06/09/202394,560 mi+2,700 mi
- 05/09/202499,044 mi+4,484 mi
Average of roughly 3,633 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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