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4009 WJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,128 mi
Last recorded52,128 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4009 WJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 52,128 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 52,097 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 52,097 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both o.s & n.s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 51,596 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 51,591 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holes on both o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 51,122 miles

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 5 Apr 2022 50,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 24 Mar 2021 49,810 miles

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 47,571 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 43,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Park brake effort low, recommend inspect/adjust system.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe slightly corroded around suspension arm mounting points top and bottom. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,354 miles

unable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,888 miles

Front wipers yellow maintenance warning dot and smearing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,353 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,745 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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4009 WJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 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 4009 WJ, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 4009 WJ registered?

4009 WJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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