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YC09 MZZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,727 mi
Last recorded142,727 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 142,727 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 137,515 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 130,134 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 121,449 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 112,379 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 102,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 96,573 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 96,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,444 miles

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Fail 16 Apr 2019 91,442 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,856 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 86,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,583 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,288 miles

rear tyres splitting on inner side walls front tyres scrubing on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2015 69,515 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 69,515 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,588 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 63,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 56,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 56,237 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres edging on insides

o/s/f tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,928 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 MZZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC09 MZZ, 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

How do I check the history of YC09 MZZ?

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What year was YC09 MZZ registered?

YC09 MZZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2009.

Is YC09 MZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 MZZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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