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DE59 YSX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,617 mi
Last recorded117,617 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 YSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 117,617 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 106,192 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 106,103 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holes on both sides next to rear suspension arm mounting points on subframe. MARKED with yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 95,830 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 91,963 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 84,963 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 84,957 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 81,243 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 81,229 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 79,646 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 77,778 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has age related wall cracks.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 75,050 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 63,656 miles

Nearside Front CUT INSIDE WALL

Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,316 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,410 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jan 2015 55,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jan 2014 49,750 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 48,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,809 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 YSX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 DE59 YSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE59 YSX?

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What year was DE59 YSX registered?

DE59 YSX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is DE59 YSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 YSX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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