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NJ09 YVT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,887 mi
Last recorded118,887 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 YVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 118,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward, Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward, Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 114,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front shock absorbers corroded both

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 110,154 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S+O/S(Corroed) (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S+O/S(Edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (Marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 104,148 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S + O/S (Corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 104,147 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S + O/S (Corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 99,027 miles

Engine covers + Under trays fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 93,453 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle

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

Rear of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2020 90,154 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Offside Rear tyre edges worn

Pass 1 May 2019 81,368 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 81,367 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,683 miles

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

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

Front tyres outer edges bald

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 60,868 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 60,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 52,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,057 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,151 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,813 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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NJ09 YVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJ09 YVT, 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 NJ09 YVT registered?

NJ09 YVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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