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NU09 YFJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,874 mi
Last recorded106,874 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 YFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 106,874 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened not holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edge

Fail 15 Jun 2026 106,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system union (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened not holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2025 106,769 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 106,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 99,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2024 99,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2023 97,730 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 91,117 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2021 87,564 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 87,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking approaching fail stage 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,727 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

all tyres have slight cracking

back box heat shield loose

under trays fitted restricting some testable items

Fail 25 Feb 2020 84,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on sidewall 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

all tyres have slight cracking

back box heat shield loose

under trays fitted restricting some testable items

Pass 27 Feb 2019 81,655 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 81,655 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 79,549 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 77,637 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,285 miles

under tray and top engine and floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jan 2016 70,009 miles

under tray and floor and top engine and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jan 2016 70,009 miles

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

under tray and floor and top engine and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over floor and outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,057 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,641 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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NU09 YFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NU09 YFJ, 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 YFJ registered?

NU09 YFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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