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WK09 JOV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,256 mi
Last recorded143,256 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 JOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 143,256 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 143,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint dust cover does not prevent ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 138,251 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 138,251 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 133,947 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 131,395 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 128,038 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 124,568 miles

Rear wheel camber/alignment issue?

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres eavily worn on the far outer edges, wthin test limits, but need replacement asap (alignment issue on rear suspension?) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 113,161 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 3 Jul 2020 113,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 24 Jul 2019 106,712 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 106,711 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 97,779 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 92,971 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn slighty lipped

Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,607 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 79,739 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 47,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to nsf tyre outer wall

Pass 16 May 2012 29,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WK09 JOV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WK09 JOV, 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 WK09 JOV registered?

WK09 JOV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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The MOT history for WK09 JOV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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