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WU09 OJH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,306 mi
Last recorded88,306 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 OJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 88,306 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 87,507 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Feb 2025 87,507 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,537 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 84,847 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 83,307 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 80,609 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service parking brake.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,333 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,335 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,895 miles

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

Service parking brake, only just passed test (17%).

Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,709 miles

Covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

Front brake pads approx. 3/4 worn.

Parking brake, OS, reduced performance.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 50,079 miles

Floor/Sills/Engine, covers fitted

Front tyres near limit of wear.

OS parking brake, reduced performance.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 42,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills, covers fitted.

service parking brake, n/s reduced performance.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 33,815 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear tyres are near to limit of wear, approx. 2.5mm.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,815 miles

both rear tyres are near to limit of wear, approx. 2.5mm.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,798 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,892 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 19,886 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 OJH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OJH, 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 OJH registered?

WU09 OJH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is WU09 OJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU09 OJH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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