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Y333 JCS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,911 mi
Last recorded88,911 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY333 JCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 88,911 miles

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 88,911 miles

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

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 88,242 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 87,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 86,340 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 86,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 82,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2021 77,434 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 77,213 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,100 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,603 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,900 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint has play

Pass 11 Apr 2015 51,835 miles

advise nearside front fog lamp

advise offside body sill damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,341 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 35,566 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 35,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 27,553 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,533 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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Y333 JCS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y333 JCS, 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 Y333 JCS registered?

Y333 JCS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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The MOT history for Y333 JCS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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