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WU59 RHY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,808 mi
Last recorded164,808 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 RHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 164,808 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 153,215 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 153,215 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 138,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 138,375 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,153 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 119,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 107,703 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 103,182 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 98,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 93,301 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,012 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,101 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 66,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,926 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,189 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 RHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RHY, 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 RHY registered?

WU59 RHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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