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WG59 ABV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,312 mi
Last recorded123,312 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 ABV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 123,312 miles

Central exhaust flexi worn/ deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bushes perished/slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 118,301 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 111,035 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 107,184 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 107,180 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 105,130 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 23 Feb 2022 105,128 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rears (after handbrake applied) (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread area wear/uneven carcass wear (advise renewal) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread area wear/uneven carcass wear (advise renewal) (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 25 Feb 2021 96,170 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wheel track control arm-(front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting bracket loose/broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wheel track control arm-(front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread area wear/uneven carcass wear (advise renewal) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread area wear/uneven carcass wear (advise renewal) (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 5 Mar 2020 89,306 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 89,303 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding binds after handbrake application (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 81,035 miles

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,824 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded fronts to rears (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 7 Mar 2018 74,821 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint of lower back arm (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded fronts to rears (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,106 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front pipe ends (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and side trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components.

Fail 2 Mar 2017 68,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front pipe ends (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and side trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,574 miles

engine covers and full length under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,558 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 44,558 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2013 33,101 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,611 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 ABV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ABV, 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 WG59 ABV registered?

WG59 ABV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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The MOT history for WG59 ABV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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