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L77 WSY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,391 mi
Last recorded126,391 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 WSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 126,391 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 123,694 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 119,086 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 113,557 miles

EXHAUST NOISY

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 113,557 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

EXHAUST NOISY

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 107,746 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 107,746 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 104,085 miles

brake pipes cleared in places

Pass 2 Jan 2019 102,197 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing some components from being fully inspected.

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. Possible N/S drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 102,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing some components from being fully inspected.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. Possible N/S drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 95,578 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2017 95,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 87,958 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 79,976 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 79,976 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,287 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 68,287 miles

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

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

nsr sidelamp dim

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 55,304 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,775 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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L77 WSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L77 WSY, 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 L77 WSY registered?

L77 WSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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