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WOI 514

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,057 mi
Last recorded170,057 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOI 514
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 170,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 170,057 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 162,671 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2024 154,084 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 May 2024 153,808 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2023 143,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 31 May 2023 143,288 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 May 2022 131,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2021 121,149 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2021 121,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 112,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 90,889 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn at inside and outside extreme edges

Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,764 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2017 78,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,549 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 68,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 58,955 miles

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 19 May 2014 43,388 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 41,405 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 33,742 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,367 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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WOI 514 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WOI 514, 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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WOI 514 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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