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YB09 DJO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,529 mi
Last recorded96,529 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 DJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 96,529 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 96,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 94,620 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 91,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 91,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 88,895 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 88,895 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 86,092 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 82,499 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 82,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 80,132 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 75,024 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 75,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 68,758 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 68,758 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,095 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 60,642 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,642 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 52,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,867 miles

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

Nearside 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 DJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DJO, 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 DJO registered?

YB09 DJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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