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RK09 WVY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,835 mi
Last recorded74,835 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 WVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 74,835 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 74,818 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 74,421 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 74,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 74,409 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 74,409 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 71,004 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 71,004 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 104,832 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 98,253 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier may require to attention soon (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. may require to attention (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Position lamp incorrect colour o/s/f and n/s/f both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r and n/s/r both sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil slight low level

underside tray fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2018 98,253 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier may require to attention soon (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. may require to attention (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Position lamp incorrect colour o/s/f and n/s/f both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r and n/s/r both sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil slight low level

underside tray fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 23 Jun 2018 96,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,526 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,687 miles

brake pad light on

crack on n/s windscreen

has or had a oil leak. oil all over suspension and brakes

Pass 28 Mar 2015 22,747 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside washer low

Pass 3 Aug 2012 19,623 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,465 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 4,787 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 4,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre has a cut which has been glued. cut is not deep enough to reac ply or cords

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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RK09 WVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RK09 WVY, 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 RK09 WVY registered?

RK09 WVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2009.

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