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L88 WDY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,021 mi
Last recorded138,021 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 WDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 138,021 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 128,272 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 120,139 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 112,456 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 109,614 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 102,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 100,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 93,489 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 93,484 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,007 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,508 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 83,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2018 79,215 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & also ON 1.6mm legal limit in centre tread (4.1.D.1a)

Both nearside & offside front inner wheel arch liners damaged & insecure-not fouling wheels lock to lock

Pass 6 Dec 2016 60,213 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges . nearside has damage to the side wall .

Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,443 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 54,443 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 41,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 41,193 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 20,288 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,489 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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L88 WDY 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 80%.

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 L88 WDY, 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 L88 WDY registered?

L88 WDY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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