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RJ58 WYD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,264 mi
Last recorded140,264 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 WYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 140,264 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET - 19%. REQUIRES ATTENTION

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2023 133,715 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2022 123,865 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear tiebar bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side rear handbrake cable guides are insecurely attached

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Oct 2022 123,865 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side brakepipes on nearside front inner wheelarch corroded excess (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear tiebar bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side rear handbrake cable guides are insecurely attached

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2021 115,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipes under nearside front wheelarch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear tiebar bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side rear handbrake cable guides are insecure

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2020 102,665 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,745 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 71,986 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 71,986 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 56,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.4mm and worn both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.6mm and worn both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 56,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.4mm and worn both edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.6mm and worn both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 41,767 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 31,457 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 26,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 21,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 18,246 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 15,417 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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RJ58 WYD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RJ58 WYD, 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 RJ58 WYD registered?

RJ58 WYD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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