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FY09 YFT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,190 mi
Last recorded113,190 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 YFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 113,190 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s down facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beginning to bald on inner and outer edge advise change and alignment asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2026 113,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall damaged cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s down facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beginning to bald on inner and outer edge advise change and alignment asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2025 110,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 109,136 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 108,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the two rear ones behind the subframe; the two front ones in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,928 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 104,757 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 104,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Inner side lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Aug 2020 96,991 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 91,965 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 86,758 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 82,748 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 79,579 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 73,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,263 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Apr 2012 59,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 59,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 YFT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YFT, 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 FY09 YFT registered?

FY09 YFT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is FY09 YFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 YFT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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