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WF09 MLJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

178,375 mi
Last recorded178,375 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 MLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2023 178,375 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front and rear both damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear LENS damaged

Offside Front headlight damaged

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 173,662 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 23 Oct 2021 263,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 155,247 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 135,101 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 135,101 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 121,498 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,437 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,028 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,324 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,897 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,913 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WF09 MLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WF09 MLJ, 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 WF09 MLJ registered?

WF09 MLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is WF09 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF09 MLJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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