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WR59 SJY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,525 mi
Last recorded112,525 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 SJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 112,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2026 112,525 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 107,467 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 101,303 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 May 2024 101,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside park brake low effort

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 97,821 miles

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

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

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 92,547 miles

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

has under trays, sill covers + engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,769 miles

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

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,887 miles

has under trays , engine covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2019 73,969 miles

has under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2018 66,716 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some items.

Fail 24 Nov 2018 66,716 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some items.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 59,423 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays + engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2017 59,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,575 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 46,569 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 43,238 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,402 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,213 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 SJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJY, 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 WR59 SJY registered?

WR59 SJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is WR59 SJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 SJY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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