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WU09 RYT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,262 mi
Last recorded201,262 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 201,262 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 201,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 196,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replacement advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 196,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replacement advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 190,068 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 178,812 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 171,357 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

both front wiper blades smeary

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 160,596 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 139,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 14 Mar 2015 116,940 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,734 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 92,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 72,690 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 72,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,543 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 RYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

WU09 RYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WU09 RYT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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