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WU09 OFW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,034 mi
Last recorded180,034 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 OFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 180,034 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 168,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced looks to be caused by water ingress into the light cluster (4.2.3 (a) (i))

rear subframe heavy surface corrosion up and around suspension arm fixings

Pass 22 Nov 2023 158,925 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe

n/s rear door wont open from inside(handle broken)

Pass 22 Nov 2022 144,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brakes cables not checked

Pass 25 Nov 2021 130,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 130,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 117,161 miles

rear pads worn very low

slight play in o/s front hub area

Fail 25 Nov 2020 117,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture x2 under plastic belly pan (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear pads worn very low

slight play in o/s front hub area

Pass 6 Nov 2019 104,339 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Both front tyres edges showing uneven wear

Fail 5 Nov 2019 104,339 miles

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

Both front tyres edges showing uneven wear

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 96,746 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 96,744 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded across body (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 84,171 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 84,171 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 71,734 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 58,689 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,507 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,637 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside of vehicle dirty restricting view of some components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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WU09 OFW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU09 OFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU09 OFW registered?

WU09 OFW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is WU09 OFW safe to buy?

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