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OU09 YBC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,006 mi
Last recorded107,006 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 YBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 107,006 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 102,629 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 95,343 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 87,653 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 74,450 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 63,684 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 55,118 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 45,734 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 43,861 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 43,861 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 33,230 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,689 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,542 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 16,438 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 16,438 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,839 miles

Wet day/vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2012 9,782 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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OU09 YBC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OU09 YBC, 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 OU09 YBC registered?

OU09 YBC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is OU09 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU09 YBC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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