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DG59 YYS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,671 mi
Last recorded173,671 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 YYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 173,671 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 13 Nov 2024 166,777 miles

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

rear footbrake just met requirements

Pass 2 Nov 2023 160,794 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 160,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 156,358 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 148,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 148,701 miles

Front Body has an unsafe modification Bonnet will not open (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Clasp (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture To flexible (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture To flexible (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front 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 8 Aug 2020 137,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 127,935 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 118,546 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2017 105,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 87,494 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 87,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Wheel Arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over Axle/Diff (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 81,491 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre has cuts on inner wall but not reaching cord.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

engine and underbody covers fitted, unable to check all components

Fail 18 Sep 2015 81,491 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre has cuts on inner wall but not reaching cord.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

engine and underbody covers fitted, unable to check all components

Fail 18 Sep 2015 81,476 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,554 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,641 miles

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

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

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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DG59 YYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DG59 YYS, 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 DG59 YYS registered?

DG59 YYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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