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F5 WJB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,189 mi
Last recorded71,189 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 WJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 71,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 66,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake pads on 4 mil

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 66,345 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake pads on 4 mil

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 60,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall almost to cords 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 60,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded & leaking fluid! (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall almost to cords 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 57,281 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 53,521 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 53,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 50,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes & the offside rear are all corroded! (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre has a screw in the tread!

Pass 22 May 2019 45,721 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,242 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low on tread

Nearside Dip beam image is not well defined

Nearside Front Brake pipe is corroding

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 42,242 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low on tread

Nearside Dip beam image is not well defined

Nearside Front Brake pipe is corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 38,619 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,409 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,544 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 29,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2014 25,016 miles

N/S/R TYRE DAMAGED

O/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED AND DAMAGED

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

Fail 20 May 2014 25,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R TYRE DAMAGED

O/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED AND DAMAGED

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

Pass 21 May 2013 21,305 miles

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)

Fail 21 May 2013 21,305 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,000 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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F5 WJB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F5 WJB, 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 F5 WJB registered?

F5 WJB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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