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HN59 NPZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,491 mi
Last recorded120,491 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 NPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 120,491 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 111,511 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 94,565 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana Shape Suspension Arm Bush Slightly Deteriorated (Marked With Blue Chalk) (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 94,441 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana Shape Suspension Arm Bush Slightly Deteriorated (Marked With Blue Chalk) (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 88,762 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 85,448 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2019 80,336 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2018 76,036 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 72,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2017 72,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 67,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 67,425 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 64,070 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,374 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 60,979 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

chips in windscreen

slight damage to offside front outer tyre wall and worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Oct 2012 60,979 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in windscreen

slight damage to offside front outer tyre wall and worn on inner and outer edges

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 NPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NPZ, 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 NPZ registered?

HN59 NPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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