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WG59 FYZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

202,025 mi
Last recorded202,025 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 FYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 202,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 194,424 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside both! (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 194,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside both! (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 186,237 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 188,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 178,539 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 178,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability n/s & o/s broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive wing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 164,785 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 164,784 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 154,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 154,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 144,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE; VERY PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Secondary bonnet catch stiff.

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 May 2019 130,737 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 130,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 113,063 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi pipe, as marked. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 113,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi pipe, as marked. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi pipe, as marked. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi pipe, as marked. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi pipe, as marked. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 101,468 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 101,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,746 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 90,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 75,010 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 59,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 44,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 May 2013 44,975 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 FYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FYZ, 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 FYZ registered?

WG59 FYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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