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FY59 NSK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,597 mi
Last recorded179,597 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 NSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 179,597 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 159,339 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

all brake pipe repairs covered in grease or coating

front tyres worn slight on edges

offside rear over axle pipe already done joined in nearside rear inner wing

slight binding to nearside rear handbrake

Fail 17 Mar 2023 159,303 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres worn slight on edges

offside rear over axle pipe already done joined in nearside rear inner wing

slight binding to nearside rear handbrake

Pass 7 Apr 2022 157,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 155,153 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 144,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 130,546 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 121,586 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 114,009 miles

rear heat shield broken and rubbing on exdhaust

Fail 31 Aug 2016 114,009 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear heat shield broken and rubbing on exdhaust

Pass 15 Sep 2015 99,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,850 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,105 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,779 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)

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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FY59 NSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY59 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 FY59 NSK registered?

FY59 NSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is FY59 NSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 NSK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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