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SB05 YBY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,513 mi
Last recorded92,513 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 YBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 92,513 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 87,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 81,774 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 79,756 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,956 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 72,124 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 60,065 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,928 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,184 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,664 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,737 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,379 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 23,818 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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SB05 YBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SB05 YBY, 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 SB05 YBY registered?

SB05 YBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is SB05 YBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 YBY shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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