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VK59 YKR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,960 mi
Last recorded167,960 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 YKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 167,960 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 167,960 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 146,139 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 146,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 123,373 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 123,373 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 116,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Flexi Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 116,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Flexi Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,109 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))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 111,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across the Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to Rear above the Fuel Tank, Leaking and Corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 105,984 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 97,578 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 87,402 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,282 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,179 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,179 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 9 Oct 2013 47,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Oct 2012 37,348 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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VK59 YKR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VK59 YKR, 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 VK59 YKR registered?

VK59 YKR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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