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BU09 YCF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,141 mi
Last recorded160,141 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 160,141 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 160,141 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 150,651 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 139,253 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 125,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,527 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,216 miles

Offside Front Lower slight play from bush

Fail 19 Nov 2020 76,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower slight play from bush

Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,915 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Strongly advised discs replaced at pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 65,912 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Strongly advised discs replaced at pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,186 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 55,186 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Aug 2018 54,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,871 miles

Engine cove fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp has less light output

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively bothside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 52,844 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine cove fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nails x 2 ()

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively bothside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 50,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,176 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,103 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,808 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,539 miles

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

Offside Front 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 YCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YCF, 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 BU09 YCF registered?

BU09 YCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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