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WG59 ABU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,244 mi
Last recorded131,244 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 ABU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 131,244 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 131,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level low.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 123,596 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES LEFT AND RIGHT (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES LEFT AND RIGHT (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2023 123,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES LEFT AND RIGHT (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES LEFT AND RIGHT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 110,569 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 110,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2020 108,472 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 94,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,975 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 86,975 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,917 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,702 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 1.8mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 3mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 69,702 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 1.8mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 3mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 58,631 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,222 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 43,227 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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WG59 ABU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WG59 ABU, 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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WG59 ABU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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