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YC09 NBG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,435 mi
Last recorded104,435 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 NBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 104,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2025 104,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2024 101,206 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 97,556 miles

advise under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2023 97,547 miles

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

advise under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2022 91,787 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 91,787 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 85,732 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 78,638 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 78,638 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 70,648 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 70,648 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 64,620 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 64,620 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,606 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 64,606 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,066 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,467 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 Aug 2014 45,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 34,626 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,725 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 NBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

YC09 NBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is YC09 NBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 NBG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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