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LR09 YED

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

236,324 mi
Last recorded236,324 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 236,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and nearside and offside front and nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlamp damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2026 236,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and nearside and offside front and nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside headlamp damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2025 236,318 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested NSF Headlight brackets damaged - loose headlight (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet cable lever broke - able to pull cable for access

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF & NSF & NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Front OSF & NSF - Wheel arch linings damaged

General corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Bumper, bonnet, grill & headlight damaged - No sharp edges protruding

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear OSR & NSR - Audible scrapping noise when rotating wheels

Pass 20 Nov 2024 230,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 230,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 226,198 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 226,192 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 203,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 176,938 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, too flex rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both too caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jan 2021 176,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, too flex rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both too caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2020 147,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 114,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 96,624 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 88,209 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,693 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,752 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,654 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,265 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 34,674 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 34,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front 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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LR09 YED is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YED, 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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LR09 YED is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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