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FL59 YZD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,958 mi
Last recorded149,958 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 YZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 149,958 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 139,987 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded causing exhaust to rest on crossmember

engine cover fitted preventing some inspections

full under shields fitted preventing some inspections

Fail 19 Nov 2024 139,978 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt snapped (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded causing exhaust to rest on crossmember

engine cover fitted preventing some inspections

full under shields fitted preventing some inspections

Pass 8 Dec 2023 132,182 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 124,964 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 116,048 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,758 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 107,758 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 107,481 miles

Advise under trays obscuring view of testable items

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 105,717 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 105,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 89,358 miles

Oil leak from rear differential

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Nov 2016 78,163 miles

Engine undertray fitted preventing inspection of some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play detected in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,476 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 66,412 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,226 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,138 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,620 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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FL59 YZD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL59 YZD, 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 FL59 YZD registered?

FL59 YZD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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