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Y800 SCO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,573 mi
Last recorded178,573 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY800 SCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 178,573 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 178,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 159,458 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 159,458 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at the joint with flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 148,673 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 136,780 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 129,441 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 122,568 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 109,674 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 63,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,991 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,229 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 45,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y800 SCO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y800 SCO, 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 Y800 SCO registered?

Y800 SCO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is Y800 SCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y800 SCO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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