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LR09 YDS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,281 mi
Last recorded114,281 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 YDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 114,281 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 114,281 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 108,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BRAKE PIPE FERRULES ARE BECOMING CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON THE N/S OF THE ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BRAKE PIPE FERRULES ARE BECOMING CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 92,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 89,726 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 89,707 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 87,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 84,859 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,489 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 77,729 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 74,202 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,899 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 71,899 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,190 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 69,190 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 67,140 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,654 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 64,654 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 51,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 39,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,449 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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LR09 YDS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 LR09 YDS, 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 LR09 YDS registered?

LR09 YDS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LR09 YDS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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