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EK09 YZU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,845 mi
Last recorded141,845 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 YZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 141,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 137,188 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 126,889 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 121,409 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 117,417 miles

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

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

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

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))

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 14 Mar 2019 111,135 miles

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

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Fail 12 Mar 2019 111,135 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 16 Mar 2018 97,503 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 97,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet won't open

Pass 4 Jul 2015 96,673 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 83,023 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,504 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 69,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,686 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EK09 YZU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK09 YZU, 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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EK09 YZU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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