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PK59 WDP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,148 mi
Last recorded144,148 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 WDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 144,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2023 144,148 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Injectors blowing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 136,901 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 130,182 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,190 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 120,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 103,348 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,788 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,769 miles

Both front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the outer edges.

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,581 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,630 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,759 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 53,225 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,225 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,806 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 38,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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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PK59 WDP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK59 WDP, 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 PK59 WDP registered?

PK59 WDP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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