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Y55 RMC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,168 mi
Last recorded113,168 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 RMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 113,168 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 105,817 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 86,926 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 75,123 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 61,599 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 61,599 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,942 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 43,593 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,999 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 23,474 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 20,800 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,406 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 15,581 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 12,281 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 10,242 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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Y55 RMC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y55 RMC, 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 Y55 RMC registered?

Y55 RMC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2009.

Is Y55 RMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y55 RMC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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