CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY59 NFA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,765 mi
Last recorded155,765 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 NFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 155,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 141,642 miles

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2023 141,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system by rear coil spring (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2022 116,988 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 116,986 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 113,185 miles

Service light on

Fail 14 Apr 2021 113,185 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides - straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service light on

Pass 19 Feb 2020 108,637 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,849 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,336 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 86,824 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 82,792 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,303 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 62,172 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,172 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 47,674 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 12 Sep 2012 35,139 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres 1.6mm just legal

wear on front brake disc's

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY59 NFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY59 NFA, 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

How do I check the history of FY59 NFA?

You can check the full history of FY59 NFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY59 NFA registered?

FY59 NFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is FY59 NFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 NFA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY59 NFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY59 NFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.