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WU59 RFX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,411 mi
Last recorded147,411 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 RFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 147,411 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 134,936 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake line above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 134,936 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake line above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 115,903 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 115,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Sep 2019 101,882 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 101,799 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,901 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 81,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,402 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 61,402 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,485 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre side wall slightly scuffed

Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,754 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,138 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 47,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre cracking on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,632 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,204 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WU59 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

WU59 RFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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