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KY09 YWB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,332 mi
Last recorded125,332 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 YWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 125,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 125,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 115,398 miles

Front Undertray fitted - Not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 101,228 miles

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

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

Rear slight corrosion on sub frame (n/s and o/s)

Fail 8 Dec 2023 101,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear slight corrosion on sub frame (n/s and o/s)

Pass 12 Apr 2023 101,178 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 101,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 99,005 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 94,237 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,894 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 84,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,246 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 74,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,407 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,684 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres wearing on both inside and outside shoulders

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall but no showing cords

Fail 14 Oct 2015 53,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres wearing on both inside and outside shoulders

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall but no showing cords

Pass 17 Oct 2014 42,009 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 42,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 32,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 21,520 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,160 miles

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

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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KY09 YWB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KY09 YWB, 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 KY09 YWB registered?

KY09 YWB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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