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WJ59 FYA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,541 mi
Last recorded96,541 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 96,541 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 94,069 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 91,319 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 88,933 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,601 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 78,267 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE AND ADVISE REPLACEMENTS SOON.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 73,736 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,072 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 69,070 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened DUE TO THE EXTENT OF CORROSION AROUND OFFSIDE AREA THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 63,185 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,483 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,813 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,180 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,051 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 29,051 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,959 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 FYA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ59 FYA registered?

WJ59 FYA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is WJ59 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ59 FYA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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