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YB09 GGU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,049 mi
Last recorded107,049 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 GGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 107,049 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 107,025 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 99,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 87,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 75,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 67,420 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 63,469 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 62,430 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 58,523 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,233 miles

Offside Front tyre puncture repaired close to edge of tread

Rear exhaust clamp partially fractured

o/s/r+n/s/r brakes binding slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2018 55,226 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front tyre puncture repaired close to edge of tread

Rear exhaust clamp partially fractured

o/s/r+n/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,523 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,762 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 14,127 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking Between Tread

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

Offside Raer Tyre Cracking Between Tread

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 GGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GGU, 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 GGU registered?

YB09 GGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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