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YB09 CUK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,307 mi
Last recorded149,307 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 CUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 149,307 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 149,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 148,206 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 147,975 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 137,778 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 137,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 129,479 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 129,479 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 115,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 111,999 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 101,917 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,356 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 77,958 miles

both front tyres have cuts on side walls

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,409 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,029 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 CUK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CUK, 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 CUK registered?

YB09 CUK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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