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V8 WDH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,278 mi
Last recorded134,278 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 WDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 134,278 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 133,662 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 127,622 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 112,722 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 111,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,294 miles
Pass 12 May 2019 81,162 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 72,855 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 65,670 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 65,662 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 61,076 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,533 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 47,394 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 27,960 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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V8 WDH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V8 WDH, 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 V8 WDH registered?

V8 WDH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is V8 WDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 WDH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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