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YC59 XKM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,369 mi
Last recorded81,369 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 81,369 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 81,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2024 73,380 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 65,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 60,831 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 56,271 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 56,271 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 56,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 54,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 46,597 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 46,597 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing rear central buckle/stalk was under rear seat squab, lifted base to access and brought out (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 39,407 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 34,016 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 34,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 24,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 15,404 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 14,986 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 13,615 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 11,989 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 XKM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

YC59 XKM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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