2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LS09 YBA
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2009. Recorded mileage 136,245 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,245 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.
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LS09 YBA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2023
- 136,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS09 YBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (LS09 YBA) between April 2012 and January 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
LS09 YBA Mileage History
- 21/04/201257,013 mi
- 13/11/201259,054 mi+2,041 mi
- 15/08/201365,456 mi+6,402 mi
- 15/08/201365,456 mi
- 14/08/201469,412 mi+3,956 mi
- 11/08/201573,999 mi+4,587 mi
- 10/08/201678,426 mi+4,427 mi
- 01/06/201780,845 mi+2,419 mi
- 02/06/201780,845 mi
- 02/07/201899,980 mi+19,135 mi
- 04/07/201899,981 mi+1 mi
- 23/01/2019109,787 mi+9,806 mi
- 17/01/2020120,984 mi+11,197 mi
- 17/01/2020120,985 mi+1 mi
- 06/01/2021126,744 mi+5,759 mi
- 20/01/2022131,892 mi+5,148 mi
- 10/01/2023136,245 mi+4,353 mi
Average of roughly 7,390 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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