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SL59 YLR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

227,889 mi
Last recorded227,889 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 YLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 227,889 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides ,middle suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 219,614 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle suspension arm,inner bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Apr 2024 213,108 miles

Floor pan covers fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 192,416 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 161,573 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 158,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 151,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 148,311 miles

under body shields fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2019 140,379 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 140,378 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 10 Oct 2018 123,257 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 123,256 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 106,915 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2016 89,743 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2015 73,623 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2014 58,789 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 40,831 miles

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Pass 20 Oct 2012 26,125 miles

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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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SL59 YLR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SL59 YLR, 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 SL59 YLR registered?

SL59 YLR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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