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NJ59 KVC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,881 mi
Last recorded97,881 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 KVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 97,881 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 94,710 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 94,606 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 91,682 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 89,028 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 89,016 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded variouse rigid brake pipes corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 84,763 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 84,763 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,933 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 78,088 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,652 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,527 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,088 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,845 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 32,218 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,870 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,041 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,765 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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NJ59 KVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc 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 NJ59 KVC, 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 NJ59 KVC registered?

NJ59 KVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is NJ59 KVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ59 KVC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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