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Y4 YEH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,365 mi
Last recorded138,365 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 YEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 138,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 130,459 miles

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

under covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2022 124,013 miles

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

plastic under covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 27 May 2021 117,665 miles

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

plastic under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 May 2020 112,791 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2020 112,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,599 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

plastic under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 31 Jan 2018 94,593 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring views of some conponents

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edges

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edges

Upper covers obscuring views of some conponents

Pass 4 Feb 2017 79,464 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 79,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 64,940 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,716 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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Y4 YEH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y4 YEH, 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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Y4 YEH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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