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FG09 YDZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,136 mi
Last recorded161,136 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 YDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 161,136 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 161,132 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 152,056 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 143,379 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 131,940 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 131,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached pinch bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 119,833 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 119,832 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 119,767 miles

Brake performance not tested LEAK ON BRAKE PIPE N/S/R (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system DANGEROUS!!!!! (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 111,270 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear / Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Pass 13 Dec 2017 105,696 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn

Fail 8 Dec 2017 105,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 8 Sep 2016 97,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 1.5 - 2.0mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn edge tread depth 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn edge tread depth 1.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 90,176 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,104 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,497 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,472 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,598 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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FG09 YDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG09 YDZ, 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 FG09 YDZ registered?

FG09 YDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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