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WL09 GHJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,420 mi
Last recorded98,420 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 GHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 98,420 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 92,542 miles

3rd light inop

Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,127 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated near travel limit end (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 84,127 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated near travel limit end (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault rear seat belt clasp intermittent sticking (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 83,897 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

off side rear lamp crack

rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,162 miles

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

Rear Bumper insecure

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,147 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,838 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 49,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,018 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,363 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 19,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 19,129 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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WL09 GHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WL09 GHJ, 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 WL09 GHJ registered?

WL09 GHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is WL09 GHJ safe to buy?

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