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DE59 YSL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,360 mi
Last recorded141,360 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 YSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 141,360 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 141,336 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 125,979 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 125,979 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 114,949 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 101,939 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,890 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted,front brake pipes pitted

Fail 21 Mar 2019 100,865 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted,front brake pipes pitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,701 miles

plastic under trays fitted rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 98,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

plastic under trays fitted rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,626 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 86,903 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,673 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 63,043 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 49,185 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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DE59 YSL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE59 YSL, 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 DE59 YSL registered?

DE59 YSL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is DE59 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 YSL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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