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SA09 YDG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,966 mi
Last recorded128,966 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 YDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 128,966 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 125,725 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 119,711 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 112,784 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 104,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner

Fail 7 Apr 2021 104,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear subframe

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2019 97,569 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 97,569 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 90,773 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 90,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front / Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front / Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear/ Outer & gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriorated.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 87,912 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Straight arm alloy. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,643 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 81,643 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint straight arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 74,195 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2015 66,649 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,422 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 58,676 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,447 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 55,447 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2012 52,729 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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SA09 YDG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA09 YDG, 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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SA09 YDG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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