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WJ09 UPC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,057 mi
Last recorded160,057 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 160,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 160,052 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 150,832 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 150,825 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 145,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside parking brake binding slightly and noisy after application.

Fail 12 Mar 2024 145,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside parking brake binding slightly and noisy after application.

Pass 3 Apr 2023 137,480 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 137,476 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 131,560 miles

Offside dip beam light output intensity slightly reduced

Fail 4 Apr 2022 131,560 miles

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

Offside dip beam light output intensity slightly reduced

Pass 13 Jan 2021 116,407 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,250 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,445 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 99,436 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 96,745 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 96,745 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture all rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,935 miles

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion n/s/r inner sill area

Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,474 miles

Both rear tyres have small cuts in them

Brake lining(s) wearing thin Discs ridged and inner pad apx 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion on offside rear metal line

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Zone a and b has chips in them (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 63,474 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside front inner edge has exposed cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres have small cuts in them

Brake lining(s) wearing thin Discs ridged and inner pad apx 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion on offside rear metal line

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Zone a and b has chips in them (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 54,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 54,776 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,365 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,874 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged on the outer sidewall but no ply or cords exposed

nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 10 Feb 2012 29,073 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 UPC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UPC, 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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WJ09 UPC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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