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WJ09 HWC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,261 mi
Last recorded130,261 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 HWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 130,261 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 124,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 114,513 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 114,508 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 107,968 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,744 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 82,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,169 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 72,440 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,947 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 62,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 45,173 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,173 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 24,390 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,916 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 19,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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WJ09 HWC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ09 HWC, 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 WJ09 HWC registered?

WJ09 HWC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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