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YD09 DNY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,301 mi
Last recorded100,301 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 DNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 100,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 99,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 96,855 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 96,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 94,061 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,463 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 15 Sep 2022 89,463 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,818 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,872 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,270 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,811 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 55,396 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 55,396 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 50,715 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,595 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,836 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,450 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 30,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YD09 DNY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 YD09 DNY, 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 YD09 DNY registered?

YD09 DNY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is YD09 DNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 DNY 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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