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LA59 WGZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,251 mi
Last recorded102,251 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 WGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 102,251 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 102,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2025 59,446 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 59,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator missing Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 56,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area. slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area. slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 56,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area. slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area. slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 52,702 miles

very slight corrosion rear discs

Fail 28 Nov 2022 52,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

very slight corrosion rear discs

Pass 1 Dec 2021 50,336 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 46,323 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 42,279 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 36,104 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 36,104 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 31,310 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 25,602 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 21,293 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 17,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 17,120 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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LA59 WGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LA59 WGZ, 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 LA59 WGZ registered?

LA59 WGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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