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WU09 SCV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,623 mi
Last recorded142,623 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 SCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 142,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 136,554 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 131,006 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 126,346 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 109,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 109,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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 24 May 2018 99,354 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 89,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 79,363 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 67,434 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 53,076 miles

both front tyres wearing low

roughness from both rear wheels on rotation

slight play to both front wheels

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front brake disc lip

Fail 9 Apr 2013 40,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front brake disc lip

Pass 14 Apr 2012 28,930 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 SCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SCV, 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 WU09 SCV registered?

WU09 SCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WU09 SCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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