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DE09 YSJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

108,046 mi
Last recorded108,046 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 YSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 108,046 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 106,130 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 103,198 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 96,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,012 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 80,898 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 77,141 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,897 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,826 miles

front brake disc lipped slightly worn

nearside front tyre has cut not deep enough to reach ply of cords

Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,016 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 54,016 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,021 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,888 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,986 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,874 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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DE09 YSJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

DE09 YSJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is DE09 YSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 YSJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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