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FY09 YXM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,648 mi
Last recorded149,648 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 149,648 miles

Front flexi-pipe damaged

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the inner sills (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 149,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front flexi-pipe damaged

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the inner sills (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 147,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 143,473 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 143,415 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle pipe is corroded to excess to both rear flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative hid lamps have no cleaning device (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hid headlamps have no washers or cleaning device

Pass 3 Dec 2021 138,764 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 138,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 132,906 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 124,739 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 121,651 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 114,888 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 101,051 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,202 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,972 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,983 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YXM, 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 YXM registered?

FY09 YXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2009.

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