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AY59 WBG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,052 mi
Last recorded153,052 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 WBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 153,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear Both Sides above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 152,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle bind on nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coolant LOW on Pre check

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear Both Sides above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 148,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 120,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 116,026 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2020 108,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 108,838 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil on engine area

Pass 19 Dec 2019 99,073 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 87,475 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2018 80,159 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,905 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated slight split. (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 68,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated slight split. (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,840 miles

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

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

under cover fited unable to check various components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,924 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 37,266 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,754 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WBG, 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 WBG registered?

AY59 WBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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