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L300 YDE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,217 mi
Last recorded130,217 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 YDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 130,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 119,840 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 119,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 109,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 98,434 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 98,434 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f Tyre worn on edges

o/s/r handbrake reading low

Pass 12 Oct 2022 89,577 miles

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 13 Oct 2021 77,483 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 77,276 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 69,626 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 62,247 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 62,152 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,780 miles

Engine covers fitted

Side sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Oct 2018 49,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted

Side sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Oct 2017 38,296 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 35,383 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Under trays fitted to vehicle.

3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 31,546 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 26,871 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,284 miles

1. Offside rear tyre near legal limits. 2. Nearside rear tyre at limits. 3. Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 16,580 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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L300 YDE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L300 YDE, 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 L300 YDE registered?

L300 YDE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is L300 YDE safe to buy?

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