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CA59 YHL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,878 mi
Last recorded111,878 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 YHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 111,878 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 106,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 105,889 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 105,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 103,275 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 103,275 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 100,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 100,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 97,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 95,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 75 to 80 % worn visualy (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 92,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 75 to 80 % worn visualy (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 85,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,705 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,080 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,214 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 31,577 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,299 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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CA59 YHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CA59 YHL, 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 CA59 YHL registered?

CA59 YHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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