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WR59 WFB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,342 mi
Last recorded137,342 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 WFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 137,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 149,422 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 143,249 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 139,103 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 129,641 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 105,448 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 105,376 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 94,068 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 94,029 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

eml on

Pass 15 May 2017 90,867 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2017 90,867 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 83,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 14 May 2015 72,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

Fail 1 May 2014 63,433 miles

Nearside Inner All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 63,433 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 54,375 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,455 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 WFB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WFB, 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 WFB registered?

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

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The MOT history for WR59 WFB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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