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NL59 XNJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

125,385 mi
Last recorded125,385 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 XNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 125,385 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 117,593 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 110,658 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,854 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 87,152 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,332 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 81,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,700 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,865 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 62,860 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,784 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 46,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed inside edge

Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 28,676 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,535 miles

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

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 XNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NL59 XNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL59 XNJ registered?

NL59 XNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is NL59 XNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL59 XNJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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