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WV59 VLK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,631 mi
Last recorded136,631 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 VLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 136,631 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 129,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower 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 As marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 129,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower 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 As marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 122,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn bald 225/45R17 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 122,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across body to n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working intermitant (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn bald 225/45R17 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 115,773 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 115,773 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 109,237 miles

Offside Chip on windscreen

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 101,263 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 92,400 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 79,194 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 73,589 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 73,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,545 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 68,541 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released ALL 3 (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 63,436 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,244 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,974 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,157 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 VLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VLK, 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 VLK registered?

WV59 VLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WV59 VLK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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