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DE09 YNC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,171 mi
Last recorded125,171 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 YNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 125,171 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 108,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 95,266 miles

Offside Front side repeater cracked in mirror

Fail 21 Aug 2018 95,266 miles

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

Nearside Front parking lamp not working

Offside Front side repeater cracked in mirror

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 94,617 miles

engine and under-body cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,534 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,493 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,319 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 55,675 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,743 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 43,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has small cuts inner sidewall. No cord or ply exposed at present.

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

Pass 25 May 2012 35,044 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 35,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DE09 YNC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DE09 YNC, 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 DE09 YNC registered?

DE09 YNC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is DE09 YNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 YNC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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