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GY59 NKS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,695 mi
Last recorded157,695 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 NKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 157,695 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 157,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from n/s to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 148,636 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive cooling system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 139,508 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 131,185 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 130,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 121,545 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 103,675 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 103,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 89,428 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 72,884 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)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 72,884 miles

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

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 Dec 2016 63,722 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 63,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 56,178 miles

Rear child seats fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2015 56,178 miles

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

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,319 miles

N/S/R Tyre sidewall damage

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 49,275 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R Tyre sidewall damage

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,266 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 33,827 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 33,815 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GY59 NKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GY59 NKS, 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 GY59 NKS registered?

GY59 NKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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