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YD09 DPF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,947 mi
Last recorded120,947 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 DPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 120,947 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 115,488 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 109,943 miles

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 109,931 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above subframe to n/s/r - marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Mirror repeater lens missing

Pass 10 Feb 2023 106,319 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 94,888 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 82,339 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 68,740 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))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 68,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 26 Mar 2019 56,563 miles

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 52,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner tyre sidewall cracking badly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear inner tyre sidewall cracking badly

Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cracking in sidewalls

Fail 20 Apr 2017 46,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,700 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,276 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 21,325 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 12,166 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 5,585 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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YD09 DPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DPF, 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 DPF registered?

YD09 DPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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The MOT history for YD09 DPF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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