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YC09 MYM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,330 mi
Last recorded146,330 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 MYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 146,330 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear, both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock piston corroded.

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Towards front of car sub frame mounting points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened VERY CLOSE!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trays fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 5 Nov 2024 134,191 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 slight. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Emissions too clean to register.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe mounting points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened VERY CLOSE!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trays fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 13 Nov 2023 123,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened VERY CLOSE. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Towards front. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 13 Nov 2023 123,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened VERY CLOSE. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Towards front. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 116,827 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 111,592 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 17 Nov 2021 111,592 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

play in steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,007 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 96,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 88,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 79,920 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,148 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,134 miles

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)

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,584 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,841 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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YC09 MYM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC09 MYM, 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 YC09 MYM registered?

YC09 MYM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2009.

Is YC09 MYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 MYM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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