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RK09 YZV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,503 mi
Last recorded84,503 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 YZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 84,503 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 83,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2025 83,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 82,735 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 81,306 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 81,291 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 79,665 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb holder melted and light slightly dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 77,131 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 71,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 71,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,771 miles

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

Plastic under trays fitted.

Fail 1 Aug 2019 68,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,205 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 65,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,958 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 59,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,034 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 48,034 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,335 miles

os/f ns/f tyres hav slight cuts on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,111 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 35,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,302 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 YZV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 RK09 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

RK09 YZV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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The MOT history for RK09 YZV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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