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WR09 UNY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

264,486 mi
Last recorded264,486 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 UNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 264,486 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 263,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 236,728 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 236,728 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 207,596 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 207,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 164,505 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 164,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear one of the two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 116,737 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 116,737 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,912 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,383 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,721 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 69,721 miles

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 62,573 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,823 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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WR09 UNY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

WR09 UNY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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