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V88 WLF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,960 mi
Last recorded71,960 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 WLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 71,960 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 69,738 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 66,130 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 63,187 miles

DASH WARNING LIGHT ON FOR FLASHERS

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 63,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

DASH WARNING LIGHT ON FOR FLASHERS

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 53,404 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 45,555 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 43,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 39,152 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 35,272 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged been repaired in two places on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,243 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and cut outer beed ()

Offside Front tyre cut on outer beed

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection underside

Fail 12 Apr 2017 35,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and cut outer beed ()

Offside Front tyre cut on outer beed

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection underside

Pass 1 Oct 2016 33,828 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 30,776 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)

nearside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 27 Sep 2014 28,244 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 9 Oct 2013 25,018 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 25,018 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 24,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,683 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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V88 WLF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V88 WLF, 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 V88 WLF registered?

V88 WLF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is V88 WLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 WLF shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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