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WU59 RPO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,575 mi
Last recorded122,575 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 RPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 122,575 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,005 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,643 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 91,643 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,956 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,490 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,181 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,131 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 63,060 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 57,869 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 57,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,661 miles

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

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

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 RPO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU59 RPO registered?

WU59 RPO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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The MOT history for WU59 RPO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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