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WG09 NEU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,638 mi
Last recorded45,638 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 NEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 45,638 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 44,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

slight body work damage offside and nearside

Pass 10 Oct 2023 43,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (4) tyres side walls perishing / has a serious deep cracks (strong advice) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight body work damage to rear boot lid+front bumper

Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,665 miles

all 4 tyres outer side walls perishing /cracking

slight body work damage to rear boot lid/front bumper

Pass 11 Oct 2021 41,883 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 41,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,044 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 39,483 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 37,629 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 34,584 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 32,229 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,587 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 29,587 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 26,396 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2013 22,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 17,904 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 NEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WG09 NEU, 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

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What year was WG09 NEU registered?

WG09 NEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is WG09 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG09 NEU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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