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Y17 CSS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,533 mi
Last recorded154,533 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 CSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 154,533 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 154,528 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 139,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 132,258 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 132,258 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 122,225 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))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 109,778 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 109,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 104,193 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 96,368 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & some rear suspension mountings

Fail 20 Oct 2018 96,368 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & some rear suspension mountings

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 91,276 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertray fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,992 miles

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

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

TMPS warning lamp on

Fail 2 Nov 2016 83,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

TMPS warning lamp on

Pass 4 Nov 2015 74,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 65,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 65,167 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Nov 2013 54,612 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,192 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 40,192 miles

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

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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Y17 CSS 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 61.9%.

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 Y17 CSS, 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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Y17 CSS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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