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RK09 YYF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

108,743 mi
Last recorded108,743 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 YYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 108,743 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres just above limit in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,672 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 93,414 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 87,666 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 87,663 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 83,428 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 77,722 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 73,622 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 65,859 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 60,119 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine pans

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Feb 2017 56,233 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine pans

Fail 20 Feb 2017 56,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine pans

Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,069 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Engine Cover Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Engine Managment Light On

Front Both Brake Discs Slight Wear

Nearside Front Outer Tyre Sidewall Has Minor Cuts In Rim Protector Not Exposing Cords Or Ply

Offside Front Indicator Lens Has Condensation Inside

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

conensation in headlights

nearside front tyre sidewall scrubbed

offside front inner wheel arch trim loose

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,238 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 35,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,649 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,712 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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RK09 YYF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol 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 YYF, 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 RK09 YYF registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK09 YYF 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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