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WR59 SKF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,619 mi
Last recorded127,619 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 SKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 127,619 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 127,619 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front wipers poor

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 125,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 125,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels x2 (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 125,661 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake pedal goes all the way to the stop (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed where very worn on inner shoulder, also at 2.0mm and worn on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres appear under inflated.

Centre brake light is not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on shoulders and at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Pass 16 Jan 2022 118,921 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 118,793 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Centre brake light is not working.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulders and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders and at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel, in need of adjustment or repair.

Power steering is slightly rough when turning.

Pass 15 Dec 2020 113,447 miles

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

Rear Tyre's edges slightly worn and perishing.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 14 Dec 2020 113,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Tyre's edges slightly worn and perishing.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Dec 2019 109,154 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge slightly worn.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 16 Dec 2019 109,129 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge slightly worn.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2018 104,327 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 99,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edges slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,589 miles

Engine cover under tray.

Nearside Front Tyre edges worn.

Offside Front Tyre edges worn.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 13 Dec 2016 95,589 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine cover under tray.

Nearside Front Tyre edges worn.

Offside Front Tyre edges worn.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,181 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 82,219 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 82,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 74,604 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 70,259 miles

both rear brake discs starting to corrod on inner face

n/s/f tyre starting to wear smooth on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge and starting to wear smooth on outer edge

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 SKF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SKF, 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 SKF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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