MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
Under the vehicle fitted tray
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
Under the vehicle fitted tray
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front (headlight slightly loose)
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))
Road wheel fixing missing N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Road wheel fixing missing all four (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake fluid level low
plastic trim fitted to both sills
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake fluid level low
plastic trim fitted to both sills
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC09 VJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 VJY, 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 VJY registered?
YC09 VJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2009.
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