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FP09 NSK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,458 mi
Last recorded76,458 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 NSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 76,458 miles

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

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear o/s & n/s suspension components r corroded including coil springs

undertrays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes

Fail 20 Jun 2026 76,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear o/s & n/s suspension components r corroded including coil springs

undertrays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2025 71,534 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 65,297 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective And central rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 May 2024 65,297 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective And central rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 May 2023 61,784 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

middle exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 May 2023 61,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

front exhaust bracket broken

middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 May 2022 58,386 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 58,386 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 55,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 55,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 51,421 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,085 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 49,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 47,031 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 44,762 miles

Offside Rear tyre has multiple cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,299 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 42,298 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 40,150 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 36,449 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,424 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,722 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 27,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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FP09 NSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FP09 NSK, 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 FP09 NSK registered?

FP09 NSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is FP09 NSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 NSK shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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