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CV09 WGM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,231 mi
Last recorded104,231 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 WGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 104,231 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 92,953 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 90,415 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 87,627 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 87,627 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,092 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

osf inner outer tyre edges wearing

Pass 4 Dec 2020 76,615 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Fail 1 Dec 2020 76,613 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 5 Nov 2019 69,889 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2019 69,887 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 64,564 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 59,311 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin as well (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,170 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on in/out edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2016 54,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on in/out edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,364 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,045 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,578 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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CV09 WGM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 CV09 WGM, 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

How do I check the history of CV09 WGM?

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What year was CV09 WGM registered?

CV09 WGM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2009.

Is CV09 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV09 WGM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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