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LL59 WBW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,518 mi
Last recorded173,518 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 WBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 173,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 158,519 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 142,073 miles

under trays

Fail 3 Sep 2019 142,072 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under trays

Pass 3 Sep 2018 124,454 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 124,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 102,753 miles

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2017 102,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2016 77,949 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 77,949 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,979 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,938 miles

Both Front Tyres Feathering On Outer Edges, N/S/F Small Cut In Outer Side Wall

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 23,938 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both Front Tyres Feathering On Outer Edges, N/S/F Small Cut In Outer Side Wall

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,754 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre out of shape

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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LL59 WBW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LL59 WBW, 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 LL59 WBW registered?

LL59 WBW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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