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RK09 YXX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,635 mi
Last recorded186,635 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 YXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 186,635 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 181,166 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 173,457 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 159,351 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 145,406 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 142,040 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 134,246 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 128,924 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 128,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,803 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,837 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 105,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 19 Mar 2016 95,824 miles

Front both tyres wearing out from outer edge .

engine cover fitted .

under cover fitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 82,467 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,732 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 62,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,815 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,178 miles

rear brake pads are getting low

small split offside rear tyre inner wall

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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RK09 YXX 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 RK09 YXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK09 YXX registered?

RK09 YXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is RK09 YXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 YXX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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