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WR59 LFP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

202,572 mi
Last recorded202,572 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 LFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 202,572 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 195,590 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover Slightly twisted

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 195,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover Slightly twisted

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 180,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 159,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 154,595 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear underneath covered with underseal

Fail 21 Jul 2022 154,595 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both sides (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear underneath covered with underseal

Fail 1 Jun 2022 154,577 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nail in tyre N/S/R and O/S/R

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight bind O/S/R brake

Pass 21 Nov 2020 148,822 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 142,538 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 142,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 128,301 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 114,310 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 99,030 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 82,095 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 82,095 miles

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,066 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,201 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 36,737 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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WR59 LFP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WR59 LFP, 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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WR59 LFP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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