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WF59 VXD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,239 mi
Last recorded50,239 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 50,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 47,847 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 47,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 43,823 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & off side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & off side front & off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted time off test

Fail 16 Aug 2024 43,821 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & off side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & off side front & off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted time off test

Pass 1 Jun 2023 43,573 miles

Offside Rear boot lid & bumper damaged

both rear tyres slightly perished

under trays fitted time off test

Fail 1 Jun 2023 43,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear boot lid & bumper damaged

both rear tyres slightly perished

under trays fitted time off test

Pass 15 Jun 2022 42,596 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & off side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear bumper damaged

under trays front & rear fitted time off test

Pass 22 Jan 2021 41,712 miles

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

under trays fitted time off test

Pass 17 Jan 2020 37,259 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 37,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 33,308 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on edge & damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 28,992 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly & slightly perished

Pass 26 Jan 2017 26,848 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 25,655 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 18,812 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 VXD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WF59 VXD?

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What year was WF59 VXD registered?

WF59 VXD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is WF59 VXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF59 VXD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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