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WN09 SDZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 SDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026
Pass 23 May 2025
Pass 11 May 2024 220,722 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 211,449 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported all (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component been washed recently (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 211,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 207,077 miles

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

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

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 3 Sep 2019 195,164 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 195,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 174,513 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 17,443 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 152,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Damage to windshield (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 152,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Damage to windshield (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 129,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

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

Fail 23 May 2016 129,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

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

Pass 8 May 2015 111,238 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,799 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,396 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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WN09 SDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WN09 SDZ, 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 WN09 SDZ registered?

WN09 SDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2009.

Is WN09 SDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN09 SDZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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