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WG59 CTE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,680 mi
Last recorded129,680 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 CTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 129,680 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 126,183 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 122,948 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 118,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside headlamp beam dimmer than nearside

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

power steering slightly rough in operation

Fail 1 Feb 2023 118,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside headlamp beam dimmer than nearside

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

power steering slightly rough in operation

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 113,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim has been repaired previously alloy

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Offside headlamp not as bright as nearside

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2021 107,233 miles

Nearside Rear wheel been previously welded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 101,845 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 85,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Edges

Rear Rear Tyre's Low Tread

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 82,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers and under trays obstructing view of some testable items

Fail 23 Mar 2018 82,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

sill covers and under trays obstructing view of some testable items

Pass 17 Mar 2017 75,145 miles

side trims and under shields preventing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 17 Mar 2017 75,145 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release catch faulty (5.2.5a)

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

side trims and under shields preventing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,062 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front 2.5mm and low on edges. slight damage on nearside front tyre outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

sill covers, underbody covers and engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2016 66,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front 2.5mm and low on edges. slight damage on nearside front tyre outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

sill covers, underbody covers and engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,349 miles

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

sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 14 Apr 2015 57,348 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside headlight slightly dim

sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2014 48,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,250 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 CTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 WG59 CTE, 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 CTE registered?

WG59 CTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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