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B111 YVL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

150,977 mi
Last recorded150,977 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 YVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 150,977 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 12 Nov 2024 106,263 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 76,268 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,230 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 63,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 58,577 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,690 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,401 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,428 miles

full underbody trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,151 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,653 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 31,813 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 31,812 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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B111 YVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B111 YVL, 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 B111 YVL registered?

B111 YVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is B111 YVL safe to buy?

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