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NK59 HBU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,379 mi
Last recorded175,379 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK59 HBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 175,379 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 175,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2024 165,968 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 157,384 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 157,384 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 149,167 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 149,167 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 142,504 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 128,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 118,440 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 109,598 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,724 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,575 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,213 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,953 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Offside rear wheel rim slightly buckled

Pass 23 Jan 2013 21,115 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 21,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 17,533 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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NK59 HBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 NK59 HBU, 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 NK59 HBU registered?

NK59 HBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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The MOT history for NK59 HBU 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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