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DV59 NVT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,890 mi
Last recorded162,890 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 NVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 162,890 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 155,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Dec 2020 155,268 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, rust/wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2018 133,454 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 116,880 miles

Bonnet release under bonnet missing

Drivers wiper smears slightly

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Control arms both (2.4.G.2)

Front grille and bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 116,880 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 94w Budget (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working Sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 94w Budget (4.1.E.1)

Bonnet release under bonnet missing

Drivers wiper smears slightly

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Control arms both (2.4.G.2)

Front grille and bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 98,625 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 83,980 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,062 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 NVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV59 NVT, 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 NVT registered?

DV59 NVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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