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FP09 YCO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

131,191 mi
Last recorded131,191 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 YCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 131,191 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 119,597 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 109,299 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 101,709 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 94,706 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 91,714 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 91,706 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,668 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 7 Mar 2019 82,558 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,778 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 77,778 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 71,599 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 65,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 57,537 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,748 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,210 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,503 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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FP09 YCO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FP09 YCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP09 YCO registered?

FP09 YCO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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The MOT history for FP09 YCO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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