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SD59 YWK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,767 mi
Last recorded133,767 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 YWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 133,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe appears very corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 133,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost lower arm. Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost lower arm. Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe appears very corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 129,449 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 124,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play the back one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 124,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play the back one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 120,020 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 116,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 116,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 112,010 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive ( unable to see the full extent of the oil leak due to engine bay covers & under trays . ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 112,010 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault ( Also right hand air bag fault displayed on the dash board. ) (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive ( unable to see the full extent of the oil leak due to engine bay covers & under trays . ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 102,714 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Feb 2018 95,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 95,625 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear strong advise (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,951 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,284 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,043 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 42,694 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,026 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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SD59 YWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SD59 YWK, 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 SD59 YWK registered?

SD59 YWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is SD59 YWK safe to buy?

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