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K121 NSS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

105,202 mi
Last recorded105,202 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 NSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 105,202 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 92,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 99,964 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 87,172 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 94,539 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 94,539 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 24 May 2023 86,696 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped

Pass 22 Jul 2022 74,047 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 78,637 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre, slightly stepped

Fail 26 May 2022 78,637 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre, slightly stepped

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,369 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 68,358 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 72,071 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 64,087 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 71,282 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 59,306 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 69,200 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 69,193 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 54,685 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,064 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 48,666 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 51,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 42,016 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

rear brake pads

Pass 25 Jan 2016 43,760 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 43,760 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both. Attention to level sensor (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2015 41,667 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2014 37,786 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,476 miles

N/S/R tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Pass 21 May 2013 35,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,040 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 32,637 miles

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

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 NSS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NSS, 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 K121 NSS registered?

K121 NSS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is K121 NSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K121 NSS shows 34 tests with a 85.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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