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WF59 FYK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,215 mi
Last recorded140,215 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 FYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 140,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 127,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 105,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 97,829 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 88,387 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 82,469 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 74,900 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges borderline pass & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Dec 2019 74,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges borderline pass & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,074 miles

engine cover and under try fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 3 Dec 2016 61,307 miles

engine cover and under try fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 7 Dec 2015 54,564 miles

Centre exhaust silencer rattle

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 44,529 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 33,441 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 33,441 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished.

Offside front tyre outer sidewall perished.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 25,054 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)

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 FYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,597cc 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 WF59 FYK, 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 FYK registered?

WF59 FYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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