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YC59 FND

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,472 mi
Last recorded78,472 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 78,472 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 75,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 73,591 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 72,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Plastic engine cover and undercover fitted.

Surface rust front suspension components,

Pass 10 Mar 2022 72,348 miles

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

Plastic under covers fitted unable to fully check underside. Engine Cover fitted.

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface rust subframe.

Fail 2 Feb 2022 72,336 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake callipers wet - not leaking currently

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Temporary repair to nearside inner handle

Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 70,697 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 69,418 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,932 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 63,369 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear brake discs deteriorated

nearside rear park brake low effort

Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,346 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 54,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 49,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 38,388 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 FND is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FND, 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 FND registered?

YC59 FND is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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