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MX09 YUR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,863 mi
Last recorded89,863 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 YUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 89,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2025 83,263 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 83,262 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 75,637 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 73,430 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 73,428 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror back (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 71,597 miles

rear of vehicle loaded unable to fully inspect seat belts

Fail 25 Jun 2022 71,587 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror missing its outer cover causing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm chalked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass badly cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

rear of vehicle loaded unable to fully inspect seat belts

Pass 4 Feb 2021 68,363 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 68,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Loose heat-shield

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 58,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear corroded at flexible hose & over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 58,809 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear corroded at flexible hose & over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 53,968 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 53,536 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,131 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 44,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 62,412 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,970 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 25,602 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 YUR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YUR, 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 YUR registered?

MX09 YUR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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