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YB09 CYF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,743 mi
Last recorded97,743 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 CYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 97,743 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 94,658 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 91,030 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 84,649 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 78,548 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 73,179 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 73,179 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 69,194 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 69,194 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 65,208 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 65,207 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 59,588 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 59,588 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 53,202 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,882 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 40,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,771 miles

nearside front tyre has various cuts to sidewall- none deep enough to expose cords or ply.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 24,499 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,498 miles

Offside Rear 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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YB09 CYF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB09 CYF registered?

YB09 CYF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is YB09 CYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 CYF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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