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PE03 WAT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,371 mi
Last recorded118,371 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 WAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 118,371 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 111,417 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 111,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2024 102,060 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 93,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 88,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material within wheelarch, from flexi-pipe , to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material within wheelarch, from flexi-pipe, to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,790 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,633 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 81,633 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 79,304 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brakepipes, to flexi-pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front both tyres in poor condition, with cracks in the treads and worn on the edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brakepipes to flexi-pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 76,289 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,970 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 68,970 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,643 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and slightly stepping on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to see some components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,965 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,033 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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PE03 WAT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PE03 WAT, 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 PE03 WAT registered?

PE03 WAT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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