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AM09 YBV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,038 mi
Last recorded112,038 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 YBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 112,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area start corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both start corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 112,088 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area start corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both start corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 108,307 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 106,360 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 106,360 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 101,682 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 96,720 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 88,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 84,563 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 78,099 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 71,360 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 71,360 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 61,379 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 51,090 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 39,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 39,042 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 31,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,551 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,945 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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AM09 YBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AM09 YBV, 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 AM09 YBV registered?

AM09 YBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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The MOT history for AM09 YBV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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