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WJ09 UPB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,975 mi
Last recorded162,975 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 UPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 162,975 miles

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

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

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

engine appears to misfire.

Fail 25 Jun 2025 162,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine appears to misfire.

Pass 26 Jun 2024 159,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside knocking noise from suspension, possible top mount, but unable to determine cause.

Fail 3 Jun 2024 159,079 miles

Nearside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid leaking (covered by under trays). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside knocking noise from suspension, possible top mount, but unable to determine cause.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes across axle corroded, nearing excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 149,550 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 149,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 137,265 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 119,994 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge .......

Pass 13 Aug 2020 101,375 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,843 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 83,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 64,221 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 64,221 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,198 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 60,197 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,550 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 52,813 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,627 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,733 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 41,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,197 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 UPB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ09 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

WJ09 UPB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 UPB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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