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WU59 RKN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,824 mi
Last recorded151,824 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 RKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 151,824 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 141,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 132,710 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 132,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 118,887 miles

Exhaust flexi corroded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

emissions level to low for print out

under trays fitted unable to inspect under vehicle

Fail 6 Apr 2022 118,887 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi corroded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

emissions level to low for print out

under trays fitted unable to inspect under vehicle

Pass 27 May 2021 107,940 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 May 2021 107,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2020 106,414 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 98,545 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 92,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2017 86,620 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 86,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leaking from engine

Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,192 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,516 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 50,156 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 37,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RKN, 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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WU59 RKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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