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MX59 WRO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,356 mi
Last recorded131,356 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 WRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 131,356 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear light slightly damaged

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 131,356 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear light slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 126,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges(225/45/17w) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (225/45/17w) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side& brake (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 119,810 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf/osr/nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower surface corrosion to front chassis

Nearside Front park light inop

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower bumber trim slightly insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf & osr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 119,805 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf/osr/nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower surface corrosion to front chassis

Nearside Front park light inop

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower bumber trim slightly insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf & osr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 119,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability lower stabilizer/control arm ( broken awy from subframe) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured anchor area for lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre/rear clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 114,269 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 107,487 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 107,487 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 98,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,797 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 79,796 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 72,236 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 72,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,596 miles

N/S/R door does not lock

Pass 16 Sep 2015 55,811 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,897 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,986 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 34,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 25,002 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 25,002 miles

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

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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MX59 WRO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 MX59 WRO, 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 MX59 WRO registered?

MX59 WRO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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