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WK59 XYS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,671 mi
Last recorded113,671 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 XYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 113,671 miles

Central exhaust flexi hose perishing

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 113,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust flexi hose perishing

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 107,574 miles

Central Exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn outer edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 107,570 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind mud shield (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 98,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 23 Sep 2022 92,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 82,148 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Central hidden by under shield (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 73,875 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside inner (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 69,586 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 61,927 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm nearside & offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,861 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 48,108 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,016 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,905 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,971 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,132 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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WK59 XYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WK59 XYS, 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 WK59 XYS registered?

WK59 XYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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