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PK09 YCG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,049 mi
Last recorded91,049 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 YCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 91,049 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 90,904 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp By indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Aug 2025 86,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both have edge rust but near side has some face rust which is probably responsible for the fluctuations I can see (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both have slight vertical play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting body area rusting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Have some rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Has areas developing rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undershields fitted restricting the examination of all components

Pass 19 Aug 2024 84,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight vertical (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Plastic under shields restrict the examination of all components

Fail 19 Aug 2024 84,126 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure Party out of top mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight vertical (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Plastic under shields restrict the examination of all components

Pass 5 Sep 2023 82,198 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 81,268 miles

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,778 miles

Nearside Front inner door handle faulty

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Fail 13 Jun 2022 80,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner door handle faulty

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 22 Jun 2021 80,331 miles

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Nearside Rear tyre deep cut in tread

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake just within limit

Fail 22 Jun 2021 80,331 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Nearside Rear tyre deep cut in tread

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2020 79,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

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

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

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

unable to check vital components underside due to covers

Fail 26 May 2020 79,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

unable to check vital components underside due to covers

Pass 24 May 2019 76,584 miles

Nearside Outer sill not fully introspected due to covers

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

unable to check vital components due to underside covers

Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,626 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 54,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Jun 2015 41,861 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 29,042 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 17,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 12,334 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 11 Jun 2012 12,334 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PK09 YCG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PK09 YCG, 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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PK09 YCG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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