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C2 YBE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,555 mi
Last recorded51,555 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 YBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 51,555 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

FLOORS CORRODING SLIGHTLY. COVERS FITTED.

UNDERSIDE MUDDY.

Fail 3 Aug 2026 51,549 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure BOLT LOOSE. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2016 DATE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2016 DATE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

FLOORS CORRODING SLIGHTLY. COVERS FITTED.

UNDERSIDE MUDDY.

Pass 5 Aug 2025 51,075 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED / CRACKING, 2016 DATE .( ADVISE REPLACING ).

BRAKE HOSE FERRELS CORRODING.

SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE CORROSION AT REAR.

Fail 2 Jul 2025 51,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 50,862 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 50,862 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 50,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 50,255 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n sf washer jet blocked

Pass 6 Jul 2021 49,615 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 49,086 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,491 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,356 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,454 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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,492 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,217 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 35,048 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 27,749 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 23,752 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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C2 YBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C2 YBE, 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 C2 YBE registered?

C2 YBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is C2 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 YBE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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