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AM09 YEE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,681 mi
Last recorded176,681 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 YEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2025 176,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking n/s of engine bay ? (possible pipe/union) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn/oil contaminated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak front of engine. ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge only just legal (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn advise new discs when pads fitted. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates aged. (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn.

extensive surface rust/corrosion to rear lower sub frame.

plastic shields and covers fitted underside obstructing testable items.

Pass 20 Aug 2024 265,606 miles

Advanced corrosion of rear subframe.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on very inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 152,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 152,298 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake hose clip missing. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 133,049 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake weaker than expected and no lock up when tested but still exceeds minimum requirement

Pass 9 Jul 2021 116,269 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 97,837 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 87,930 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 77,103 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 77,099 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,413 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 52,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,336 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,717 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,716 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YEE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 AM09 YEE, 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 YEE registered?

AM09 YEE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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