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DC59 NAC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

212,094 mi
Last recorded212,094 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC59 NAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 212,094 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))

Pass 25 May 2024 191,057 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 163,726 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 163,689 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides at front mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 152,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s also starting to get low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 146,965 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 141,820 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 135,237 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 125,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 106,374 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 106,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing against shock absorber (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing against shock absorber (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,593 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 91,900 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 81,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear position lamp is not as bright as offside rear

offside front bulb message displayed in dash but all working at time of test.

very slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Dec 2014 81,815 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear position lamp is not as bright as offside rear

offside front bulb message displayed in dash but all working at time of test.

very slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,026 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 29,155 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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DC59 NAC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DC59 NAC, 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 DC59 NAC registered?

DC59 NAC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is DC59 NAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC59 NAC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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