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AY59 WBE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,016 mi
Last recorded83,016 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 WBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 83,016 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 80,691 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 78,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 76,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 74,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 72,091 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 72,091 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 70,097 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,855 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,523 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 60,400 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 55,603 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,686 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,795 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,044 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,592 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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AY59 WBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 AY59 WBE, 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 AY59 WBE registered?

AY59 WBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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The MOT history for AY59 WBE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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