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YC59 XGT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,278 mi
Last recorded193,278 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 XGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 193,278 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 193,239 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 183,390 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 172,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worjn on edge

Fail 9 May 2016 172,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worjn on edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 154,318 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)

exhaust flexi has minor leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 126,967 miles

exhaust flexi hose minor leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 107,333 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 XGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGT, 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 XGT registered?

YC59 XGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is YC59 XGT safe to buy?

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