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AY09 WAJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,498 mi
Last recorded88,498 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 WAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 88,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 88,498 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side weak (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 85,579 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake weaker than o/s

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Jul 2024 80,362 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a tear in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear hand brake weaker than os

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 73,401 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

middle exhaust joiner cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2022 66,393 miles

slight wear on outer edges of front tyres

Pass 2 Aug 2021 59,636 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,732 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 46,267 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 38,820 miles

all tyres weather cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,635 miles

boot lid and o/s rear light have damage

Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,445 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 19,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 18,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,461 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 12,100 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 12,100 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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AY09 WAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AY09 WAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY09 WAJ registered?

AY09 WAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is AY09 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 WAJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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