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DE59 YSO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,017 mi
Last recorded142,017 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 YSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 142,017 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 135,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 126,954 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 114,674 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 105,507 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,565 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,482 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,023 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 73,023 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,920 miles

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

brake wear indicator light on

Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,638 miles

all factory covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Fail 28 Sep 2015 62,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all factory covers fitted restricting view of testable items

item removed from view before test

poor view of brake pads on test

Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,089 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,572 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,505 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 YSO 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 81.3%.

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 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 DE59 YSO, 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 YSO registered?

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

Is DE59 YSO safe to buy?

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