2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YC59 FKV
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 111,047 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC59 FKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 111,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC59 FKV 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 (YC59 FKV) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YC59 FKV Mileage History
- 27/11/202190,767 mi
- 30/11/2023102,766 mi+11,999 mi
- 11/11/2024107,168 mi+4,402 mi
- 19/12/2025111,047 mi+3,879 mi
Average of roughly 4,994 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Electronic Steering Lock (ESL) failureSerious
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