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WR59 SLZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,256 mi
Last recorded133,256 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 133,256 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 124,078 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Rack end worn .

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 124,076 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Rack end worn .

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear brakes noisy when operated in the rolling brake tester .

Pass 1 Dec 2022 116,989 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 116,987 miles

Brake performance not tested Offside rear wheel binding badly . (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 110,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Downpipe bracket corroded and broken .

Pass 4 Dec 2020 105,579 miles

Slight play in nearside front rack end.

Fail 30 Nov 2020 105,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in nearside front rack end.

Pass 25 Nov 2019 99,831 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 99,831 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 94,141 miles

All tyres starting to perish .

Automatic gearbox sump corroded.

Front exhaust mounting corroded and weak.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,095 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 88,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,924 miles

Exhaust fittings corroded.

Gearbox sump corroded and showing signs of leaks .

Pass 27 Nov 2015 75,560 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 3 Dec 2014 69,171 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,301 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,393 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 SLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

WR59 SLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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