MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
269,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Nearside Front sidelight fitting melted in headlight
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both rear tyres on 3mm
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear brake caliper has spring missing
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
noise when spinning rear wheels possible wheel bearing or diff bearing
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
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
Both rear tyres worn between 2.5 and 3mm
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of YC09 VGU?
You can check the full history of YC09 VGU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YC09 VGU registered?
YC09 VGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.
Is YC09 VGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC09 VGU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YC09 VGU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YC09 VGU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.