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W500 YTE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,364 mi
Last recorded109,364 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 YTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 109,364 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 102,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 102,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 96,274 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm bushes perishing

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 96,274 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm bushes perishing

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 88,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 79,307 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Nov 2021 79,307 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 76,009 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 72,466 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,049 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,565 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 47,645 miles

Advise Full Underbody Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,424 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2015 39,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall has cut (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has cut

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 32,596 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 26,745 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 26,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 20,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2012 20,827 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 11,446 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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W500 YTE 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 71.4%.

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 W500 YTE, 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 W500 YTE registered?

W500 YTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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The MOT history for W500 YTE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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