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NU09 YEK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,086 mi
Last recorded103,086 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 YEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 103,086 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 96,203 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

nearside front tyre - wearing on outer edge

nearside handbrake - lower reading.

Pass 23 May 2023 87,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 75,142 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 75,125 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,720 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 69,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 61,393 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,042 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 55,879 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,382 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,792 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust mount broken but system still supported ok

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,510 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion front discs inner braking surface

Pass 14 Jun 2014 29,548 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 24,558 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,924 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 18,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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NU09 YEK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NU09 YEK, 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 NU09 YEK registered?

NU09 YEK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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