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M88 NNG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

190,668 mi
Last recorded190,668 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 NNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 190,668 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 19 Feb 2021 190,667 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 23 Oct 2020 190,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 67 (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 163,230 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

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

Nearside Front Lower BUMPER DAMAGED

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

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

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Fail 24 Jul 2019 163,230 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

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

Nearside Front Lower BUMPER DAMAGED

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

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

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 15 Oct 2018 157,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outerwall has multiple cuts

Nearside Rear Tyre has multiple cuts

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 146,164 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front brake pipes slightly corroded before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 30 Sep 2016 130,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 130,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross the axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,246 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 114,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,230 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 74,057 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,767 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 33,767 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f) DANGEROUS

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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M88 NNG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 M88 NNG, 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 M88 NNG registered?

M88 NNG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2009.

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