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VK09 YDF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,789 mi
Last recorded138,789 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 YDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 138,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 138,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 127,513 miles

Both rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 114,968 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 111,226 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 111,226 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 108,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 108,131 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 103,444 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 100,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge cut in side wall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 93,779 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 90,003 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,816 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded (3.5.1i)

slight play in both front shock absorbers

Fail 5 Dec 2016 83,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded (3.5.1i)

slight play in both front shock absorbers

Fail 25 Oct 2016 83,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

slight play in both front shock absorbers

Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Along body to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 66,212 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,212 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,629 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 56,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

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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VK09 YDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK09 YDF, 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 VK09 YDF registered?

VK09 YDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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