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CP59 NTP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,786 mi
Last recorded188,786 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 NTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 188,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear,most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake requires attention shortly

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 188,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear,most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake requires attention shortly

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 172,120 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 171,786 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 162,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 162,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 150,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 150,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 138,602 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 129,526 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 107,838 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 107,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 97,348 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,723 miles

smoke test no reading

Fail 8 Aug 2017 81,723 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

smoke test no reading

Pass 6 Jun 2016 65,844 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,982 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,630 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,503 miles

slight play in o/s/f hub

Fail 27 Sep 2012 30,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in o/s/f hub

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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CP59 NTP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP59 NTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CP59 NTP registered?

CP59 NTP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is CP59 NTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP59 NTP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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