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HN59 NPY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 NPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2025

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 162,826 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 145,328 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 145,322 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 138,684 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 138,664 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 129,763 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 118,001 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 118,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 106,315 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,662 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,802 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 79,802 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,592 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,062 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,528 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 44,642 miles

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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HN59 NPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HN59 NPY, 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 HN59 NPY registered?

HN59 NPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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