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WR09 EHS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,605 mi
Last recorded138,605 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 EHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 138,605 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 125,390 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms front and back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 120,123 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front n rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 115,002 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 115,002 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 110,715 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 110,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 103,467 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 96,124 miles

Both front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Front steel brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front steel brake pipe quite badly corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Mar 2019 96,124 miles

Both front wheel bearing has slight play

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

Nearside Front steel brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside Front steel brake pipe quite badly corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,962 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,615 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 82,472 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Diff Mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Apr 2016 73,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Apr 2015 66,203 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,890 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,890 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 51,587 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,711 miles

advise front b/discs lipped & grooved

advise n/s front service brake noisy on application

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,601 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 42,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WR09 EHS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WR09 EHS, 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 WR09 EHS registered?

WR09 EHS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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