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YB09 CTF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,164 mi
Last recorded112,164 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 CTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 112,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 104,261 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 95,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 95,590 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 88,517 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 88,517 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 88,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running under plastic under tray in front of nearside rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running under plastic under tray in front of nearside rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 86,233 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 81,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 75,933 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 75,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Done (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,473 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear weak

Pass 24 Mar 2017 59,109 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,254 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 57,254 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,899 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 45,448 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,290 miles

emmissions tested but too clean to register

Fail 14 Aug 2013 37,290 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

emmissions tested but too clean to register

Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,289 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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YB09 CTF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB09 CTF, 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 YB09 CTF registered?

YB09 CTF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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