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YC09 VGU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

269,472 mi
Last recorded269,472 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 VGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 269,472 miles

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

Nearside Front sidelight melted in headlight

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 269,463 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front sidelight melted in headlight

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 267,512 miles

Nearside Front sidelight fitting melted in headlight

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 263,727 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 263,727 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 258,486 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside headlight melted around sidelight fitting

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2021 253,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2020 251,594 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 238,996 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 26 May 2018 223,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 207,464 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake caliper has spring missing

Fail 25 May 2017 207,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake caliper has spring missing

Pass 28 May 2016 191,500 miles

noise when spinning rear wheels possible wheel bearing or diff bearing

Pass 26 May 2015 170,662 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 151,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 151,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 132,328 miles

Both rear tyres worn between 2.5 and 3mm

Pass 18 May 2012 98,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

YC09 VGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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