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P3 WRF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,212 mi
Last recorded139,212 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 WRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 139,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 132,183 miles

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 132,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 128,616 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 126,862 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 119,733 miles

exhaust mount bracket detatched near rear of exhaust system

n/s park brake low on efficiency

Fail 14 Feb 2022 119,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two bottom arms marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust mount bracket detatched near rear of exhaust system

n/s park brake low on efficiency

Pass 19 Feb 2021 113,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 113,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

nearside front tyre showing wear to outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2020 107,385 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2020 107,369 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 99,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2017 88,729 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake pipe covered in grease

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays

Fail 12 Oct 2017 88,729 miles

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake pipe covered in grease

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays

Pass 17 Oct 2016 75,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

under trays and engine covers

Fail 17 Oct 2016 75,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

under trays and engine covers

Pass 21 Oct 2015 60,865 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 52,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 18,038 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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P3 WRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P3 WRF, 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 P3 WRF registered?

P3 WRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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