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EY59 NVK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,797 mi
Last recorded154,797 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 NVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 154,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2024 149,895 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 149,875 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 142,856 miles

seatbelts slow to react both front seats

Pass 16 Mar 2022 133,969 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 121,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 107,524 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 94,490 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 94,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,267 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 81,897 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 75,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 62,878 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,414 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 21,574 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 21,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EY59 NVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 EY59 NVK, 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 EY59 NVK registered?

EY59 NVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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