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DV59 NVR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,887 mi
Last recorded136,887 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 NVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 136,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 135,448 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 135,446 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 130,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 125,241 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 122,258 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 117,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 108,057 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 100,521 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 92,783 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 84,724 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 84,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 79,112 miles

Advise cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 79,111 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advise cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,882 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre has damaged to sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,554 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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DV59 NVR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV59 NVR, 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 DV59 NVR registered?

DV59 NVR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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