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WU59 RKX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,838 mi
Last recorded125,838 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 RKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 125,838 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 125,838 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 115,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and offside front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 111,740 miles

Handbrake effort only just met limits.

Fail 9 Sep 2022 111,740 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 105,476 miles

Handbrake effort low.

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,439 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 91,188 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 91,188 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake discs and pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 81,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 72,437 miles

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes no leaks at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,608 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,209 miles

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

nearside rear sidelights seem dim, but working

Fail 11 Aug 2015 59,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear sidelights seem dim, but working

Pass 15 Aug 2014 56,034 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,147 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,871 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 RKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

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

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