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KR09 YLH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,897 mi
Last recorded84,897 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 YLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 84,897 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 82,886 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 82,868 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 79,226 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 79,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 75,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread depth and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 71,453 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 66,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Road tyre worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL the above, tyre size 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit, tyre size 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 62,190 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,771 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 51,506 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2016 45,377 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 39,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre has cut to cords but not over 25mm

Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,156 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,628 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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KR09 YLH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KR09 YLH, 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 KR09 YLH registered?

KR09 YLH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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The MOT history for KR09 YLH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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