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WJ09 UNZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,867 mi
Last recorded109,867 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 UNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 109,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 106,748 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both n/s and o/s outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 106,748 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both n/s and o/s outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 104,144 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 92,033 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 92,033 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 77,569 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 77,543 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 73,192 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres wearing on the edges slight 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe has corrosion scrapped and cleaned (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 71,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear indicators 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 68,362 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,786 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 60,677 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm on the centre tread limit allowed 1.6mm

Pass 28 May 2015 53,762 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,334 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 36,259 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 29,625 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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WJ09 UNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

WJ09 UNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2009.

Is WJ09 UNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 UNZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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