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FV59 NSZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,002 mi
Last recorded150,002 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 NSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 150,002 miles

brake pipes covered

Fail 24 Mar 2026 150,002 miles

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

Front dash check tyre pressure light on

brake pipes covered

Pass 27 Mar 2025 143,752 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle area corroded

brake pipes covered

Fail 26 Mar 2025 143,752 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle area corroded

brake pipes covered

Pass 26 Mar 2024 136,536 miles

Hanbrake just met requirements - rquires attention

Fail 26 Mar 2024 136,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hanbrake just met requirements - rquires attention

Pass 6 Apr 2023 131,199 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 126,919 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 122,617 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 122,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 119,296 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 113,510 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 113,510 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 107,677 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 101,408 miles

Lower plastic underbody trays fitted

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn to approx. 3mm

Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,289 miles

Lower underside of vehicle fitted with plastic body trays making inspection difficult

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

service lamp illuminated on dashboard

Pass 5 Feb 2015 83,109 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,733 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,408 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 64,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NSZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV59 NSZ, 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 FV59 NSZ registered?

FV59 NSZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is FV59 NSZ safe to buy?

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