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WR59 SKX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,137 mi
Last recorded54,137 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 SKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 54,137 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 42,643 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 42,589 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

vehicle fitted with undertrays, sounds like the exhaust has a minor leak

Pass 27 Mar 2024 22,895 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 12,825 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 10,473 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 9,803 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 8,433 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 6,049 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 6,032 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 5,892 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 5,724 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded - lack of use

All 4 tyres perished and sidewalls cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2017 5,653 miles

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2016 5,527 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly cracking/split to outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking/split to outer wall

Offside Front tyre badly cracking/split to outer wall

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking/split to outer wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 5,149 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 4,741 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 4,442 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 SKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

WR59 SKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is WR59 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 SKX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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