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FV59 NSK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

198,666 mi
Last recorded198,666 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 NSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 198,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 188,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 167,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 161,147 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 154,520 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 143,511 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 143,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure May be broken unable to see (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 130,381 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 119,810 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 110,390 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 110,390 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 103,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 103,551 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 93,629 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 89,435 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 89,436 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is perishing around the tread

Offside front tyre is perishing around the tread

Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,998 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,704 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,507 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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FV59 NSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FV59 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV59 NSK registered?

FV59 NSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is FV59 NSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 NSK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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