2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YP59 KVB
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 164,769 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,769 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YP59 KVB Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2023
- 164,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP59 KVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (YP59 KVB) between September 2012 and April 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front one (5.3.4 (b) (ii”; “Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Front registration plate insecure Loose in housing (6.3.1b)”.
YP59 KVB Mileage History
- 06/09/201241,085 mi
- 24/09/201361,577 mi+20,492 mi
- 24/09/201361,577 mi
- 05/09/201476,527 mi+14,950 mi
- 08/09/201476,527 mi
- 01/09/201590,601 mi+14,074 mi
- 01/09/201590,601 mi
- 09/11/2016103,505 mi+12,904 mi
- 10/11/2017112,000 mi+8,495 mi
- 05/10/2018126,059 mi+14,059 mi
- 05/10/2018126,059 mi
- 02/10/2019138,002 mi+11,943 mi
- 02/10/2019138,002 mi
- 21/12/2020148,451 mi+10,449 mi
- 16/02/2022158,126 mi+9,675 mi
- 17/04/2023164,769 mi+6,643 mi
Average of roughly 11,658 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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