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2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration WM09BVL
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2143cc
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- Expires 20 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,746 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
19 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 129,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
7 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,819 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 122,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
21 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,687 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to hose (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,642 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency very low compared to offside
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 111,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward facing arm with the large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency very low compared to offside
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,348 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,695 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,744 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross pipe to hose above axle (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- tyre pressure warning lamp on
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,317 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- covers fitted
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
3 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- covers fitted
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,809 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front tyre is scrubbing
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- covers fitted
5 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 xl (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- covers fitted
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front tyre is scrubbing
27 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,082 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre getting low
- under trays fitted
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
6 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,483 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,951 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015 19 Jun 20262 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,994 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,893 MI
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WM09BVL was registered on 2009-08-06
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