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NL59 MXS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,455 mi
Last recorded147,455 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 MXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 147,455 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 7 Jan 2025 144,621 miles

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

Fail 26 Dec 2024 144,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 137,171 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 137,171 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 127,215 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2021 117,914 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 106,147 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 95,021 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 82,662 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,142 miles

Nearside Front 0mm on edges.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe to brake flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe to brake flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 0mm on inner edge and wearing outer edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe to brake flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe to brake flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,679 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 52,284 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,762 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 34,114 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 25,893 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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NL59 MXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NL59 MXS, 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 NL59 MXS registered?

NL59 MXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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