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SK59 WWH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

217,390 mi
Last recorded217,390 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 WWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 217,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 190,121 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded-osf brake pipe corroded-front suspension arm bushes perished/slight play-o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 15 Dec 2023 177,052 miles

rear and front brake pads worn low-front suspension arm bushes perished-both rear brake pipes corroded-

Fail 11 Dec 2023 177,052 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o s f (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o s r lower balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n s f (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached n s r suspension arm damaged (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear and front brake pads worn low-front suspension arm bushes perished-both rear brake pipes corroded-

Pass 19 Dec 2022 161,657 miles

front lower ball joints slight lift-

Pass 7 Jan 2022 145,493 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 141,485 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective to rear clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexible section poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 141,485 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective to rear clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexible section poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 130,909 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 130,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer edge and worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 114,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 114,613 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 97,191 miles

Drivers door damaged

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Sill panel cover damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,314 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40 17w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40 17w (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 52,958 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40 17w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40 17w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,675 miles

chip in screen

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,812 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 15,981 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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SK59 WWH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SK59 WWH, 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 SK59 WWH registered?

SK59 WWH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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