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WU09 OFY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,364 mi
Last recorded122,364 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 OFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 122,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 122,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 117,491 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 113,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (All over) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s & n/s) worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (o/s & n/s) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 113,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (All over) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s & n/s) worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (o/s & n/s) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 106,682 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 106,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 100,339 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 92,373 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 92,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under car covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,951 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,029 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 71,029 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,776 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 61,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 49,105 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,536 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 27,404 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,296 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 18,655 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 13,816 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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WU09 OFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OFY, 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 OFY registered?

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

Is WU09 OFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU09 OFY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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