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YC59 XGP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,437 mi
Last recorded148,437 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 XGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 148,437 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 139,999 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 139,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 131,913 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 119,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 119,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 110,968 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 104,784 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 95,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 87,941 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 87,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has several cuts deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has several cuts deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 77,511 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,563 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,747 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,670 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,559 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,051 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 XGP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XGP, 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 XGP registered?

YC59 XGP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is YC59 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 XGP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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