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Y888 VKY

2009 Mercedes-benz C200

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,672 mi
Last recorded31,672 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 VKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC200
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 31,672 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 31,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 24,656 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2023 17,683 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C200?

Based on 684 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
5,394
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
coil spring broken 3
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Y888 VKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C200 in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y888 VKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C200 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y888 VKY registered?

Y888 VKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C200, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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