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WJ59 FPV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,658 mi
Last recorded171,658 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 FPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 171,658 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 166,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 161,591 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 159,246 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 156,539 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 150,902 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 150,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 144,169 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 136,067 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 129,340 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 122,507 miles

Coolant leak stains front of engine

Nearside Rear cut in tyre outer sidewall

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2017 122,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak stains front of engine

Nearside Rear cut in tyre outer sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 117,116 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 114,448 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 108,743 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 101,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Door card missing nearside front door

Nail in offside front tyre

Poor beam pattern on dipped offside headlamp

Fail 21 Dec 2013 101,951 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Poor beam pattern on dipped offside headlamp

Pass 29 Oct 2012 94,218 miles

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

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

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 FPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 FPV, 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 FPV registered?

WJ59 FPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is WJ59 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ59 FPV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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