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WJ59 FFC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,940 mi
Last recorded123,940 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 FFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 123,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 pipes next to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 123,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 pipes next to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2025 116,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2025 116,412 miles

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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut, cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 110,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords chunk missing but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 110,772 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords chunk missing but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 104,105 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 99,726 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 92,767 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 85,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 77,390 miles

Both front thrust arm bushes starting to perish

Both front tyre treads worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre tread getting close to legal limit

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Jun 2019 77,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front thrust arm bushes starting to perish

Both front tyre treads worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre tread getting close to legal limit

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2018 67,800 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 53,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin not able to see inner pads clearly (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside below limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 53,342 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin not able to see inner pads clearly (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside below limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,802 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 35,701 miles

undersheilds fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 30,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,758 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2012 19,813 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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WJ59 FFC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WJ59 FFC, 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 WJ59 FFC registered?

WJ59 FFC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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