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WF09 MTO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,541 mi
Last recorded89,541 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 MTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 89,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 85,622 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 81,845 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 76,711 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 71,551 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 67,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 63,315 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,562 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,740 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has damage on the outer sidewall.

Fail 4 Apr 2018 53,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has damage to the outer sidewall. 245/40 r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has damage to the outer sidewall. 245/40 r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre has damage on the outer sidewall.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,414 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 44,414 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,255 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,476 miles

Advise brake fluid top-up.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 33,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise brake fluid top-up.

Cuts to nearside rear tyre.

Cuts to offside rear tyre outer tyre wall.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges,cuts.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges,cracking.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 26,015 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 5 Apr 2013 17,361 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2012 14,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,598 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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WF09 MTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MTO, 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 MTO registered?

WF09 MTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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