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GV59 NHC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

219,147 mi
Last recorded219,147 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 NHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 219,147 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 219,147 miles

Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 211,444 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 211,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 201,593 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to under trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2024 201,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2023 191,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 180,315 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 168,691 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 150,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner slight blow on turbo pipe

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2020 150,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner slight blow on turbo pipe

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2018 131,000 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 125,951 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 125,951 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 120,777 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 120,777 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 115,761 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 109,370 miles

Engine Man Light On

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 2 Jul 2014 95,566 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 88,187 miles

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

N/S front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,590 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 67,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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GV59 NHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GV59 NHC, 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 GV59 NHC registered?

GV59 NHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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