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SP09 YWR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,689 mi
Last recorded114,689 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 YWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 114,689 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 114,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 105,529 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 95,361 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 95,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 89,927 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 86,825 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 86,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 78,818 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 75,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,454 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,597 miles

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

O/s front tyre,wearing on inside edge.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,049 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,568 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 34,053 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,682 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,726 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre tread less than 25mm

cuts in nearside front inner tyre wall less than 25mm

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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SP09 YWR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP09 YWR, 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 SP09 YWR registered?

SP09 YWR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is SP09 YWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP09 YWR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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