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MX09 YTV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,194 mi
Last recorded120,194 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 YTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 120,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 107,984 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 107,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 102,315 miles

Front brake discs worn

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 96,922 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 87,104 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 87,057 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion underside components (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes grease cover (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front, forward arms (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 87,014 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp smashed (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding disc been cooked (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 48% (3.7.B.6b)

Body has slight corrosion underside components (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes grease cover (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front, forward arms (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 77,835 miles

Both front tyres outer sidewalls damaged -225/40 zr18 92Y

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 255/35 zr18 94W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front fog lamp lense damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 255/35 zr18 94W (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,383 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 60,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,241 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 57,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2013 38,165 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,916 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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MX09 YTV 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 68.8%.

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 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 MX09 YTV, 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 MX09 YTV registered?

MX09 YTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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