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R27 WLM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,568 mi
Last recorded133,568 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 WLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 133,568 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipes above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 133,568 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipes above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 118,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 107,226 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 104,085 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,592 miles

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

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,055 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,049 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,104 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 70,208 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,337 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has screw in tread

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,625 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 45,542 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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R27 WLM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R27 WLM, 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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R27 WLM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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