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WJ59 FFN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,217 mi
Last recorded204,217 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 FFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 204,217 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 204,204 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 191,996 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 191,659 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 174,798 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 162,007 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 144,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2021 124,227 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 116,387 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 96,456 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 96,455 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 86,527 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 14 Jan 2017 74,237 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 61,386 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,198 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,230 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,199 miles

several small stone chips in windscreen

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 FFN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ59 FFN, 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 FFN registered?

WJ59 FFN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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