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Y33 RSL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,134 mi
Last recorded166,134 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 RSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 166,134 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 164,028 miles

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2024 162,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 162,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 158,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 158,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 152,961 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 148,071 miles

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

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

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 11 Feb 2020 144,555 miles

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

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 144,522 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 141,011 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 141,006 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 126,212 miles

n/s/f fog light broken

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f and o/s/r steel brake pipes corroded

o/s/f headlight lower intensity than n/s/f

Fail 8 Dec 2016 126,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level on min

n/s/f fog light broken

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f and o/s/r steel brake pipes corroded

o/s/f headlight lower intensity than n/s/f

Pass 4 Nov 2015 103,804 miles

engine oil level on minimum

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2014 75,707 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low,

Fail 28 Oct 2014 75,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front inner brake pads appear low,

Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,028 miles

Front tyres are worn down to 3mm and rear tyres are worn down below 2mm,

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,138 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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Y33 RSL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y33 RSL, 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 Y33 RSL registered?

Y33 RSL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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