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FL59 WDF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

190,049 mi
Last recorded190,049 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 WDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 190,049 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 184,311 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 177,929 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 173,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 168,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 168,222 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s rear brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2020 162,374 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 156,185 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 151,451 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2017 138,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2017 138,188 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both dim (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2016 124,366 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscurring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2015 109,650 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 90,081 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,146 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 56,505 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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FL59 WDF 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 87.5%.

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 FL59 WDF, 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 FL59 WDF registered?

FL59 WDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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