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K121 NGV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,078 mi
Last recorded124,078 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 NGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 124,078 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catch inoperative but secured by offside (3.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 124,078 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catch inoperative but secured by offside (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 120,000 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front bonnet catch not latching but osf catch holding bonnet secure

Fail 6 Jan 2025 119,817 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front bonnet catch not latching but osf catch holding bonnet secure

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 115,797 miles

Central exhaust flange deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front steering column heat shields loose

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch inoperative but offside front retaining bonnet in closed position (3.1 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 115,797 miles

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

Central exhaust flange deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front steering column heat shields loose

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch inoperative but offside front retaining bonnet in closed position (3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 112,209 miles

Central exhaust flange deteriorated

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch inoperative.however offside working satisfactorily (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 112,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central exhaust flange deteriorated

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch inoperative.however offside working satisfactorily (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 108,882 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catch not latching but bonnet secured by offside one at time of mot (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked but sufficient water reaching the screen

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 103,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 93,986 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 93,986 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 74,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 65,345 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 65,213 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,214 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,075 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 22 Jan 2016 51,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,548 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 39,805 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 31,428 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 23,056 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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K121 NGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 K121 NGV, 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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K121 NGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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