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WO59 RAF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,973 mi
Last recorded135,973 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO59 RAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 135,973 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted under carriage )

Fail 14 Oct 2025 135,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted under carriage )

Pass 9 Oct 2024 126,273 miles

Under tray fitted (Undercarriage)

Pass 16 Oct 2023 114,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 113,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 108,462 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 98,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 89,203 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 89,202 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake line front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both dog bone arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,160 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 76,160 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,332 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 62,221 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 54,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,669 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 39,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,586 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,981 miles

rear tyre`s on 3mm

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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WO59 RAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WO59 RAF, 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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WO59 RAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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