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WF59 ZGH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,808 mi
Last recorded156,808 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 ZGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 156,808 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 156,808 miles

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

Covers preventing inspection of some items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly lipped and corroded inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn corroded and covered in mud (lower) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake shoes noisy

Pass 28 Nov 2019 140,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 140,339 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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 124,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabiliser arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabiliser arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,866 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,539 miles

exhaust pipe clamp broken

Fail 2 Mar 2017 25,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust pipe clamp broken

parking brake poor performance

Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,348 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded/split

Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s tail lamp damaged

o/s/f driving lamp damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2015 63,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s tail lamp damaged

o/s/f driving lamp damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

poor performance from o/s/r parking brake

Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,655 miles

dsm not registering a result

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,313 miles

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

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

tyres n/s/f @ 1.6mm o/s/f @ 2.5mm n/s/r @ 3mm o/s/r @ 3mm 225/45r17 91w

Pass 5 Mar 2012 14,594 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 ZGH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZGH, 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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WF59 ZGH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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