MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
undertrays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection
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
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
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
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
plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection
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
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front tyres worn shoulders
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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