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BU09 YCK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,535 mi
Last recorded116,535 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 YCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 116,535 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 116,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rwd arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 109,485 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,976 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front strut top bearing noisy

Fail 6 Mar 2017 101,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Central exhaust hanger corroded off

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge (all pressures were very low)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front strut top bearing noisy

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,344 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 95,333 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 26 Mar 2015 89,320 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 89,320 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,381 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 74,381 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,313 miles

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outer sills due to trims fitted also 85% of underbody inclueding components due to the above.

Fail 17 Mar 2012 49,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outer sills due to trims fitted also 85% of underbody inclueding components due to the above.

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 YCK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YCK, 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 YCK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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