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WF59 XWV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,157 mi
Last recorded152,157 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 152,157 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 148,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 142,939 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 142,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 136,969 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2021 136,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 129,253 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 111,272 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,098 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 94,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

top and bottom covers fitted. cannot see inner brake pad life.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,404 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f fog light cracked.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,019 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp lense smashed

Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,186 miles

Diesel smoke emissions too clean to be recorded - no printout.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 24,634 miles

Diesel smoke emissions too clean to be recorded - no printout.

Some wear to front brake discs.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XWV, 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 XWV registered?

WF59 XWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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