2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DG09 YCL
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 188,331 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DG09 YCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 188,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DG09 YCL Mileage History
- 12/04/2024180,057 mi
- 12/04/2024180,060 mi+3 mi
- 10/04/2025184,471 mi+4,411 mi
- 11/04/2026188,330 mi+3,859 mi
- 11/04/2026188,331 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG09 YCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (DG09 YCL) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
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