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WR09 ORJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

162,029 mi
Last recorded162,029 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 162,029 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlight beam image slightly dim

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

both rear wheel brakes noisy when wheels rotated

Fail 19 Jun 2021 162,027 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlight beam image slightly dim

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

both rear wheel brakes noisy when wheels rotated

Pass 15 Jun 2020 151,655 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 151,655 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 136,176 miles

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

Fail 14 Jun 2019 136,170 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

Pass 19 Jun 2018 123,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm & worn on outer edge getting close to inner cords 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

Fail 11 Jun 2018 123,640 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced lights interacting (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm & worn on outer edge getting close to inner cords 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

Pass 6 Jun 2017 111,786 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 3mm 195/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 111,786 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 3mm 195/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 100,970 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 100,970 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,415 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 90,409 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,827 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 82,606 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,968 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 69,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 67,024 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 58,634 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 58,634 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ORJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WR09 ORJ, 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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WR09 ORJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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