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LY09 YMZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,372 mi
Last recorded62,372 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 YMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 62,372 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 58,280 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 51,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 43,223 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 34,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 34,027 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 24,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 24,127 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 22,953 miles

advise near side front tyre outer side wall slight damage

Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,883 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,769 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,460 miles

advise near side front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 15,401 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front and rear brake pads wearing low

advise near side front tyre outter side wall damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,802 miles

advise front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 22 Mar 2012 12,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front and rear 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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LY09 YMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol 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 LY09 YMZ, 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 LY09 YMZ registered?

LY09 YMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LY09 YMZ 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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