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EF09 WCR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,190 mi
Last recorded96,190 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 WCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 96,190 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 96,190 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 83,467 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front suspension arm dust cover splitting (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres close to limit on inner / outer tread (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 May 2016 83,107 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes and offside front pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front suspension arm dust cover entirely split (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front suspension arm dust cover splitting (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres close to limit on inner / outer tread (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 May 2015 70,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

Fail 25 May 2015 70,232 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,426 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,342 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,364 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 41,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EF09 WCR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF09 WCR, 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 EF09 WCR registered?

EF09 WCR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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