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Y8 MMF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,685 mi
Last recorded70,685 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 MMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 70,685 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 70,682 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 68,397 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 66,133 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 66,133 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 63,244 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 63,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2023 62,666 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 62,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 59,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,189 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 56,461 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,976 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 53,546 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 51,366 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 49,090 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 46,079 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2015 46,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,091 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,403 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,373 miles

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

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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Y8 MMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y8 MMF, 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 Y8 MMF registered?

Y8 MMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is Y8 MMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 MMF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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