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NL59 MXY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

224,810 mi
Last recorded224,810 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 MXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 224,810 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 224,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted. Existing halogen headlamp units on vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1986 must not be converted to be used with high intensity discharge (HID) (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from n/s along side fuel tank above rear subframe feeding n/s rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe feeding hose behind road wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted.Existing halogen headlamp units on vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1986 must not be converted to be used with high intensity discharge (HID) (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from n/s along side fuel tank above rear subframe feeding o/s rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 218,402 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 213,806 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 188,345 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 188,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 177,109 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 177,109 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 152,545 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs on uneven wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 123,632 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 95,296 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 95,296 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,127 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,418 miles

small cracks in tread on all tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,422 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 12,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 MXY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NL59 MXY, 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 MXY registered?

NL59 MXY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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