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HN59 NYK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,426 mi
Last recorded132,426 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 NYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 132,426 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 131,718 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 131,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 131,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working Nearside & Offside. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside & Offside. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 131,272 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 131,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 128,917 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 128,917 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 127,782 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 127,782 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 122,846 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 122,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 115,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,799 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 91,847 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,523 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,775 miles

both front tyres wering on edges

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 30 Jun 2014 71,775 miles

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

both front tyres wering on edges

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 May 2013 61,081 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 60,451 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 60,451 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 NYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NYK, 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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HN59 NYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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