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YC09 VKF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,220 mi
Last recorded173,220 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 VKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 173,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 163,033 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 157,765 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 157,765 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 150,007 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 150,006 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 131,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 131,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 117,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 113,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts but not deep enough to reach plycords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 100,588 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 100,588 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 92,558 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 86,865 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 83,526 miles

o/s main beam bulb in wrong

Fail 9 Oct 2014 83,526 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s main beam bulb in wrong

Pass 26 Apr 2014 77,048 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Apr 2013 61,324 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,324 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 46,946 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)

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 VKF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

YC09 VKF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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