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S999 YUU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,619 mi
Last recorded121,619 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 YUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 121,619 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 121,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 120,011 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 120,009 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2022 118,605 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT......CRACKING ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR JUST 3MM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 115,505 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 112,748 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 112,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 107,356 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 107,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 103,250 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 103,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,548 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 100,530 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,891 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 76,899 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 68,527 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 60,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,790 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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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S999 YUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S999 YUU, 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 S999 YUU registered?

S999 YUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is S999 YUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S999 YUU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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