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FY09 YEL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,181 mi
Last recorded161,181 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 YEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 161,181 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

undertrays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Mar 2026 161,181 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

undertrays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2025 148,987 miles

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

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

Plastic sill and undercovers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2024 130,644 miles

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

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Feb 2024 130,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2023 115,482 miles

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Mar 2023 115,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2022 99,498 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,503 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 94,776 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 87,483 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,936 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,575 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 81,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,449 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,138 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,179 miles

Front tyres worn shoulders

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,668 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing out of shape

n/s/f tyre inner wall slight damage not deep.

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing out of shape

Pass 20 Sep 2011 19,111 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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FY09 YEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY09 YEL, 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 FY09 YEL registered?

FY09 YEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is FY09 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 YEL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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