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FY59 WHC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,169 mi
Last recorded146,169 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 WHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 146,169 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside repeater lamp Light intensity slightly reduced

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

flexi part of the exhaust system slight deteriorated and clamp broken

Fail 22 May 2026 146,169 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside repeater lamp Light intensity slightly reduced

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

flexi part of the exhaust system slight deteriorated and clamp broken

Pass 21 May 2025 137,842 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 137,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2024 135,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 May 2024 135,485 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 123,786 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 115,008 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 5 Jan 2022 115,008 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt jamed (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Dec 2020 108,688 miles

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

under engine covers, obscuring

Pass 24 Jan 2020 104,221 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT CLAMP CRACKED, SUGGEST REPLACED .

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Nearside Front TYRE NEARSIDE FRONT WORN ON BOTH EDGES .

Offside Front TYRE OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM AND WEARING ON EDGES .

Offside Rear TYRE OFFSIDE REAR 3MM CENTRE .

Pass 28 Jan 2019 96,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from offside to nearside transversely above suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,344 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 89,338 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,584 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 81,584 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working marker lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 72,369 miles

all covers fitted

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

nearside rear tyre worn low

unable to see rear coil springs fully

Fail 30 Dec 2015 72,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all covers fitted

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

nearside rear tyre worn low

unable to see rear coil springs fully

Pass 29 Dec 2014 67,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 4 Jan 2014 63,220 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 58,642 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 58,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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FY59 WHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY59 WHC, 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 FY59 WHC registered?

FY59 WHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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