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N55 NEB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,825 mi
Last recorded185,825 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 NEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 185,825 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 185,817 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 174,582 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 163,956 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 163,511 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 147,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S - O/S Inner surface extremely poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspect outer pad lining separating from back plate

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Inner surfaces poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 146,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S - O/S Inner surface extremely poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspect outer pad lining separating from back plate

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Inner surfaces poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 134,607 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 121,322 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 111,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 98,163 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR FROM BRAKE HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,618 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,944 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 49,619 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,429 miles

front brake pads60% worn

front screen cracked in nearside front corner

Fail 22 Jan 2014 36,429 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake pads60% worn

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front screen cracked in nearside front corner

Pass 15 Jan 2013 22,407 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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N55 NEB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N55 NEB, 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 N55 NEB registered?

N55 NEB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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The MOT history for N55 NEB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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