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WJ09 UPD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,256 mi
Last recorded123,256 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 123,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge of treads also slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 118,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 118,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on inner and outer edge of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 113,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 113,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm of the two front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are slightly corroded on outer edge of inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 107,879 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly corroded on outer rim of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 102,136 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disc's mostly on inner faces also with corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just meets requirement (16%)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear upper brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 97,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just meets requirement (17%)

Fail 4 Jan 2021 97,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 86,988 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 86,988 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,980 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,630 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,557 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 32,592 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,958 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 UPD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

WJ09 UPD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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