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WF59 FYT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,037 mi
Last recorded119,037 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 FYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 119,037 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front& Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2024 110,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inners and on limit at lowest points (5.2.3 (e))

various corrosion to underbody, steering, suspension and brakes

Fail 6 Sep 2024 110,258 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint ex play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint ex play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both side lights (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inners and on limit at lowest points (5.2.3 (e))

possible fault on offside rear light cluster / wiring

various corrosion to underbody, steering, suspension and brakes

Pass 23 Aug 2023 98,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at lowest point and worn bold on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 98,480 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at lowest point and worn bold on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 87,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge "Approx 2.00mm" (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge "Approx 2.00mm" (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 87,741 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative "Incorrectly fitted" (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative "Incorrectly fitted" (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge "Approx 2.00mm" (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge "Approx 2.00mm" (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,757 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 76,755 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 75,983 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 73,397 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 71,947 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,060 miles

Front Both Front metal pipes corroded

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 65,518 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 58,968 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 58,968 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 55,404 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 50,020 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 45,114 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 FYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FYT, 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 FYT registered?

WF59 FYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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