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E16 YED

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,165 mi
Last recorded112,165 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 YED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 112,165 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 104,585 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 98,816 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 94,705 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 22 Nov 2021 91,132 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 84,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,277 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 67,612 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,807 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,091 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,001 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished.

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Offside front tyre cracked and perished.

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,978 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,449 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 34,432 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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E16 YED is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E16 YED, 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 E16 YED registered?

E16 YED is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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