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WJ59 SVU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,606 mi
Last recorded176,606 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 SVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 176,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 176,586 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened O/S Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 171,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 171,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 168,245 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 168,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 165,145 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 156,303 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 133,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 113,775 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 90,480 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 69,903 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 60,096 miles

Brake lines corroded underneath

Front wipers poor

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Nearside front wing mirror cover broken

Rear subframe slight corrsion

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2017 60,101 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick And front discs badly ridged (3.5.1g)

Brake lines corroded underneath

Front wipers poor

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Nearside front wing mirror cover broken

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,105 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,858 miles

damaged sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2014 37,033 miles

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osf tyre close to limit

Pass 3 Oct 2013 29,882 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,639 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 26 Sep 2012 21,639 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

emissions to clean to register

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 SVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel 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 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

WJ59 SVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2009.

Is WJ59 SVU safe to buy?

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