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LS09 YAV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

107,841 mi
Last recorded107,841 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 YAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 107,841 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 105,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 104,172 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 102,739 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 101,420 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 96,809 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 91,100 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 85,958 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 77,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose, greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose. greased (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2018 77,451 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake cross pipe to offside hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose, greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose. greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 70,083 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake cross pipe above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2016 63,057 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 56,566 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 47,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 39,008 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2012 30,726 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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LS09 YAV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS09 YAV, 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 LS09 YAV registered?

LS09 YAV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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The MOT history for LS09 YAV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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