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NBU 7T

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,010 mi
Last recorded99,010 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBU 7T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 99,010 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 97,057 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 95,829 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 94,015 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 92,310 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 90,969 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 90,968 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,564 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 88,564 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to os rear flex hose corroded and oiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 83,388 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to ns rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to os rear flex hose corroded and oiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes to rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted to underside of car ,restricted view of components, possibly corroded brake pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,354 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 72,354 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,883 miles

nail in ns rear tyre

ns front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

os front tyre wearing on edges

rear brake pads worn very close to minimum limit ,advise replacement

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

ns front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,988 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,201 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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NBU 7T is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 NBU 7T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NBU 7T?

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What year was NBU 7T registered?

NBU 7T is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is NBU 7T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBU 7T 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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