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GY59 YTS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

119,767 mi
Last recorded119,767 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 YTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 119,767 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 101,621 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 85,502 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 82,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 79,090 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2020 75,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 75,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,866 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 65,558 miles

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 12 Aug 2017 60,546 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,185 miles

Engine managment light on

Pass 12 Aug 2015 48,278 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,503 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,417 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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GY59 YTS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GY59 YTS, 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 GY59 YTS registered?

GY59 YTS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is GY59 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 YTS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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