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L23 YKB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,187 mi
Last recorded134,187 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 YKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 134,187 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 127,236 miles

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

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2024 119,646 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 119,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 113,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 106,307 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2022 106,307 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Front Inner park light inop

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2021 93,614 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,205 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 77,775 miles

48 % imbalance on rear brakes

Centre exhaust clamp insecure slight blow

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

Pass 24 May 2018 71,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 71,626 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 62,938 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,938 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 54,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 45,773 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 45,773 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 42,014 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,191 miles

slight cut in n/s front tyre wall

Fail 31 Oct 2013 33,186 miles

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

slight cut in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 6 Dec 2012 23,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 6 Dec 2012 23,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads starting to wear low

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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L23 YKB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L23 YKB, 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 L23 YKB registered?

L23 YKB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is L23 YKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 YKB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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