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WU09 XUW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,676 mi
Last recorded120,676 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 120,676 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play up and down play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play up and down play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted inside

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 120,676 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play up and down play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play up and down play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted inside

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 111,121 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 110,062 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 101,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 90,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 83,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to wear

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 76,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing coil spring seat broken. spring still securely seated (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 76,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing coil spring seat broken. spring still securely seated (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 71,798 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 71,798 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 66,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 60,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 60,628 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,498 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,951 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,199 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,692 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,544 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,555 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 XUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW registered?

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

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