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WF59 FYD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,379 mi
Last recorded82,379 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 FYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 82,379 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 82,351 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,607 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 114,571 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 114,530 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,996 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 64,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 60,082 miles

deep cuts around outer side wall n/s/f tyre

small cut around outer side wall o/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 245/40 x 17 91 y (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 88,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 245/40 x 17 91 y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 77,495 miles

N/S/F tyre cut outer wall

O/S/R tyre worn excessively on inner edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,011 miles

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

both front tyres have sidewall damage

Fail 4 Mar 2015 69,011 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 31,466 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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WF59 FYD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF59 FYD, 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 WF59 FYD registered?

WF59 FYD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is WF59 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF59 FYD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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