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YC59 CHX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,166 mi
Last recorded148,166 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 CHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 148,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 148,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 141,865 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 139,668 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 134,237 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 128,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 118,007 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 113,891 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 107,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 107,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 88,638 miles

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2018 88,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 72,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 58,841 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,431 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 33,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,646 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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YC59 CHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 YC59 CHX, 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 YC59 CHX registered?

YC59 CHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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