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WJ59 SXY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,628 mi
Last recorded138,628 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 SXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 138,628 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 134,995 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 131,835 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 126,692 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low in pressure

Fail 8 Jan 2024 126,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low in pressure

Pass 11 Jan 2023 125,875 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 121,190 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 118,383 miles

Nearside Rear one of the 2 rear position lights not working.

Pass 3 Sep 2020 112,500 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front to Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 97,659 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 87,696 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 75,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 64,436 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 64,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,778 miles

Nearside Front worn to 3mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn bold outer edge

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,952 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,539 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 19 Sep 2012 31,042 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 SXY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SXY, 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 SXY registered?

WJ59 SXY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ59 SXY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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