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WV59 LUO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,994 mi
Last recorded168,994 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 LUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 168,994 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 168,994 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 161,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 156,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 146,321 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 146,316 miles

Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 137,804 miles

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

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

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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 137,804 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 125,572 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2019 119,268 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2018 111,275 miles

Slight Oil Leak

Fail 11 Sep 2018 111,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 4 Sep 2017 103,019 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,011 miles

Nearside Front kerbing marks on rim protection portion of tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2015 141,097 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 126,049 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 61,261 miles

255/35/18 tyre size

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)

both front tyre wearing inner & outter edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,244 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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WV59 LUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 WV59 LUO, 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 WV59 LUO registered?

WV59 LUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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