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AU59 WBV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,556 mi
Last recorded125,556 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 WBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 125,556 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp dim

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play to both front, rear sub-frame mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 125,556 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp dim

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 120,533 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 120,533 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 119,676 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 119,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2021 108,522 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 105,015 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 97,416 miles

vibration through vehicle - possible engine mount worn - undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2019 97,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

vibration through vehicle - possible engine mount worn - undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 89,589 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,854 miles

Rear REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,963 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,248 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 63,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 63,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,162 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 44,668 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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AU59 WBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc 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 AU59 WBV, 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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AU59 WBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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