2009 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · LS09 YAO
2009 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2009. Recorded mileage 203,033 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
LS09 YAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 203,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LS09 YAO Mileage History
- 01/12/2023181,095 mi
- 01/12/2023181,095 mi
- 02/12/2024189,100 mi+8,005 mi
- 02/12/2024189,100 mi
- 02/12/2025203,033 mi+13,933 mi
Average of roughly 10,945 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS09 YAO 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 C (LS09 YAO) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 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: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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