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FY09 YFM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,004 mi
Last recorded136,004 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 136,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front & both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside front wing slight damage

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 101,072 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 92,311 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 27 Oct 2018 84,527 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 80,001 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Nearside and Offside brake disc wearing low

Offside Front Suspension has a movement. Further check require

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

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

Rear Nearside and Offside brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,674 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 59,719 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,682 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 48,517 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,517 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 39,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,720 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 32,257 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 32,257 miles

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

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 YFM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

FY09 YFM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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