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WU09 SKV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,079 mi
Last recorded66,079 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 66,079 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 66,038 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted covering componets

Pass 30 Sep 2022 66,011 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 65,923 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 65,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2020 63,895 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,302 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 53,885 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,714 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2017 49,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,119 miles

undertray fitted/offside top mount slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2015 40,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 35,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 29,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,105 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 SKV 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 86.7%.

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 SKV, 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 SKV registered?

WU09 SKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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