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VX59 YAU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

105,190 mi
Last recorded105,190 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX59 YAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 105,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn outer edge and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 92,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 81,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 70,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wiper blades worn

Fail 29 Mar 2023 70,548 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 61,045 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 47,974 miles

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

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 5 Dec 2019 40,876 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 38,513 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 34,827 miles

Front tyres perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2016 30,340 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 26,113 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 21,154 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 19,699 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 16,287 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 12,863 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VX59 YAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VX59 YAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX59 YAU registered?

VX59 YAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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The MOT history for VX59 YAU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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