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DE59 NTL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

223,884 mi
Last recorded223,884 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 NTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 223,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 212,093 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 197,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 182,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2023 182,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2022 167,266 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 167,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 154,050 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 137,929 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 120,296 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 104,410 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,683 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,333 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,507 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,739 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and perishing

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 40,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,372 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,749 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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DE59 NTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE59 NTL, 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 DE59 NTL registered?

DE59 NTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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