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WR59 SMO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,661 mi
Last recorded144,661 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 SMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 144,661 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nsf osf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 144,661 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nsf osf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,604 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake effort imbalance n/s rear

Pass 13 Jun 2019 123,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Ali Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 123,937 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Ali Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 113,824 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 101,922 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2017 101,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2016 86,409 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 86,409 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 76,247 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,247 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 70,882 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 57,533 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,533 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 37,431 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 SMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

WR59 SMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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