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SA09 WZG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,715 mi
Last recorded62,715 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 WZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 62,715 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 62,715 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 61,755 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2025 61,755 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 61,535 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 61,532 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 61,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 53,213 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 44,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 40,441 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 40,440 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2x brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 36,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 36,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 31,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 31,830 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 28,929 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 28,929 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,837 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 26,837 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,303 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 23,303 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,733 miles

signs of oil leaks at engine

Fail 10 Apr 2015 20,733 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

signs of oil leaks at engine

Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,732 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 16,607 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,766 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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SA09 WZG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SA09 WZG, 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 SA09 WZG registered?

SA09 WZG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is SA09 WZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA09 WZG shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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