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WJ59 FNC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,852 mi
Last recorded134,852 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 FNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 134,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 130,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 124,851 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 121,185 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 118,359 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 118,160 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 113,798 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 113,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 110,943 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 103,362 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 95,540 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cracked and perished and worn on the outer edge

Offside Front bonnet retaining device/catch stiff

Offside Front tyre has cracking and perishing and is worn on both edges,close to excess

Fail 12 Jul 2018 95,540 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is cracked and perished and worn on the outer edge

Offside Front bonnet retaining device/catch stiff

Offside Front tyre has cracking and perishing and is worn on both edges,close to excess

Pass 5 Jun 2017 84,777 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 84,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,324 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,703 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 29,019 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 29,019 miles

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 FNC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

WJ59 FNC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ59 FNC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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