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CU59 NFY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,704 mi
Last recorded132,704 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 NFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 132,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear bumpers damaged

glow plug light flashing

n/s/f non obligatory mirror can not be adjusted to give view to rear

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2022 121,243 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 121,243 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,796 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 110,440 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 110,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 100,970 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 91,681 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 72,066 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 72,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 30 May 2015 62,683 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 48,982 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 48,982 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 24,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 24,148 miles

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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CU59 NFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CU59 NFY, 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 CU59 NFY registered?

CU59 NFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is CU59 NFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU59 NFY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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