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WG09 CYW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,189 mi
Last recorded116,189 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 CYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 116,189 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2026 116,184 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2025 113,082 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted and sill covers

Pass 23 Apr 2024 108,797 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2023 105,121 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 98,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 87,821 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 84,182 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front bumper to wing has tape on it

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

Offside Front bumper slight damage

Pass 15 Nov 2018 76,151 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 76,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f, o/s/f, both main [ advise replacement ] (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under trays fitted

o/s handbrake requires attention

Pass 28 May 2016 58,648 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2016 58,629 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2015 49,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 41,625 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 41,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,236 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 33,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,373 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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WG09 CYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 CYW, 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 CYW registered?

WG09 CYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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The MOT history for WG09 CYW 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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