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WF59 VWR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,052 mi
Last recorded92,052 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 92,052 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 90,925 miles

Engine - Large Under tray & top cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scores in discs - normal wear - O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm - min req 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 90,925 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Clamp between rear system & front pipe fractured renewed on test (6.1.2 (a))

Engine - Large Under tray & top cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scores in discs - normal wear - O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm - min req 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired O/S & N/S - adjusted (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 81,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Top Cover & Under tray fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2019 81,392 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Top Cover & Under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2018 62,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Nov 2018 62,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2017 47,171 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,543 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 33,891 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 26,207 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 18,900 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 12,838 miles

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 VWR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

WF59 VWR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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