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DE59 NUB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,233 mi
Last recorded179,233 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 NUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 179,233 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 167,164 miles

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

front ns bumper damage

water leak

Fail 10 Nov 2021 167,158 miles

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

Nearside Front 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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front ns bumper damage

water leak

Pass 12 Nov 2020 143,047 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 127,010 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 127,010 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 116,672 miles

fan constantly running - non-stop

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

Nearside Front bonnet damaged/bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 116,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake discs scored (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure cracked (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front 2 tyres wearing on inner edge - 225/45/17

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

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

Nearside Front bonnet damaged/bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm - 245/40/17

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

brake wear sensor indicating fault on instrument panel

fan constantly running - non-stop

auxiliary belt damaged/cut

Pass 1 Sep 2017 100,231 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 100,231 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,470 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 89,470 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,850 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Fail 7 Oct 2014 56,746 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Fail 7 Oct 2013 44,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front under tray loose

Pass 7 Oct 2013 44,613 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front under tray loose

Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,636 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 NUB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE59 NUB, 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 NUB registered?

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

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