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WU59 RDY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

253,936 mi
Last recorded253,936 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 RDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 253,936 miles

Nearside wing mirror slight damage

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 156,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 153,231 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 149,726 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 145,395 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 145,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear one (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 131,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 120,758 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit & perishing .....

Pass 19 Oct 2015 118,694 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 115,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Smoke test carried out! Equipment unable to detect smoke output! Clean engine.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr allow wheel has had alloy repair to inner rim.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 115,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Smoke test carried out! Equipment unable to detect smoke output! Clean engine.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr allow wheel has had alloy repair to inner rim.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 84,135 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,624 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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WU59 RDY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WU59 RDY, 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 WU59 RDY registered?

WU59 RDY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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The MOT history for WU59 RDY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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