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WG09 ATO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,039 mi
Last recorded108,039 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 ATO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 108,039 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 108,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front unable to test wheel bearing due to brake binding

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 103,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 98,306 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 98,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 91,352 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,331 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,504 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 77,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,922 miles

Nearside Front age related cracks

Offside Front slight damage to rim protector

Offside Rear slight damage to rim nprotector

Pass 29 Mar 2017 71,521 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,275 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,119 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 52,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Uneven tyre wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,719 miles

Uneven tyre wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,719 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,533 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 33,533 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WG09 ATO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 WG09 ATO, 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 WG09 ATO registered?

WG09 ATO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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The MOT history for WG09 ATO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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