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NG09 VBV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,594 mi
Last recorded136,594 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 VBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 136,594 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 132,419 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 120,869 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 112,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 112,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 105,448 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower control arm bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2022 105,448 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower control arm bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2021 96,252 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2020 90,031 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2019 83,311 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 72,065 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 59,383 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 59,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2016 51,514 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,109 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,209 miles

All metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Front pads getting low also discs wearing thin and liped.

Pass 30 May 2013 33,559 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,530 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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NG09 VBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NG09 VBV, 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 NG09 VBV registered?

NG09 VBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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