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NU09 DHO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,322 mi
Last recorded139,322 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 DHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 139,322 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 129,647 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 108,768 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2022 103,946 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 98,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 3 Apr 2020 94,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 89,356 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 81,513 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 75,355 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,328 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,454 miles

front inner thrust arm bushes perished

Fail 8 Jun 2015 63,449 miles

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

front inner thrust arm bushes perished

Pass 13 May 2014 56,677 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,759 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 49,758 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake discs worn

advise front screen chipped

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

advise wiper operation smeary

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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NU09 DHO 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 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 NU09 DHO, 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 NU09 DHO registered?

NU09 DHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is NU09 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU09 DHO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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