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Y5 DGG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,799 mi
Last recorded99,799 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 DGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 99,799 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 92,692 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 87,561 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 79,038 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 70,453 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 61,520 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 55,833 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 48,503 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 41,361 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 38,232 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,716 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,246 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,284 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak to offside of engine leaking onto exhaust

Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,968 miles

n/s/front tyre bald outer/ worn inner edges

o/s/front tyre worn on both edges

slight auto box sump seal leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,003 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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Y5 DGG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y5 DGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y5 DGG registered?

Y5 DGG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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