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EJ59 NBL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,622 mi
Last recorded164,622 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 NBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 164,622 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 159,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light cluster cracked

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 159,406 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light cluster cracked

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 140,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 127,707 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 121,654 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 103,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 103,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 93,906 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,059 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 74,545 miles

slight split to near side front tyre not to cords.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 70,623 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2013 52,214 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,052 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 36,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing close to ply on edges.

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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EJ59 NBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ59 NBL, 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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EJ59 NBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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