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BK09 YSG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,642 mi
Last recorded155,642 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 YSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 155,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 155,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 151,191 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2024 144,535 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2023 140,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged and repaired

Offside dip beam pattern slightly weak

engine misfire

Fail 24 Mar 2023 140,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced weak (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested pattern weak (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine misfire

Pass 23 Mar 2022 135,834 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 135,827 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 135,816 miles

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,672 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both badly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 115,239 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 108,352 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 100,518 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 91,657 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 78,609 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 78,609 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2014 62,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2013 48,936 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 31,198 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,067 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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BK09 YSG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BK09 YSG, 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 BK09 YSG registered?

BK09 YSG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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