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WV59 SZE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,203 mi
Last recorded129,203 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 SZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 129,203 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 114,698 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 103,380 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,091 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 94,013 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 76,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 67,492 miles

under trays

Pass 26 May 2017 61,514 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 61,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,511 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance light unit smashed, illumination still visible showing correct colour. (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 44,798 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,427 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 36,618 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 36,618 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 29,780 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 29,780 miles

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

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 SZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

WV59 SZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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