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N1 UVA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,172 mi
Last recorded149,172 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 UVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 149,172 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 144,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 144,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 137,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 127,384 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 117,407 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 106,779 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 106,775 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

clean diesel 0.00 no print out no plate value (missing)

Pass 19 Dec 2019 105,949 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 99,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 89,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 85,624 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,084 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,296 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 57,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,077 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside 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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N1 UVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N1 UVA, 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 N1 UVA registered?

N1 UVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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