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BU09 YBL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,643 mi
Last recorded182,643 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 YBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 182,643 miles

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 13 Jan 2025 172,028 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 172,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 156,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 153,585 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 144,548 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 144,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 133,290 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 117,317 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 102,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,174 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 88,174 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating n/s flickering (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,192 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 73,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,264 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,528 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,678 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 36,678 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 21,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 20,986 miles

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

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

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

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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BU09 YBL 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 BU09 YBL, 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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BU09 YBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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