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WJ59 TBV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,392 mi
Last recorded97,392 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 97,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 96,187 miles

All brake pipes badly corroded and close to failure.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brakes noisy on rotation.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in O/S bottom of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 91,273 miles

Coolant level low and possible leak, undertray wet.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Close to failure. (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Close to failure. (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 82,094 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge and light cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,258 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 69,258 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,600 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 61,548 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 57,657 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 57,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 57,542 miles

OSF Brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 49,873 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,208 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly inner edges

advise front screen chipped

Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,142 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,287 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 23,546 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 TBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

WJ59 TBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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