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NU09 NSO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,769 mi
Last recorded101,769 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 NSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 101,769 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 101,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 92,712 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 92,664 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 92,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Back arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 76,284 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 75,187 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 74,084 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 72,761 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,063 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 70,055 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure pad was come away for backing plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,735 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 60,522 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 56,677 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 52,692 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 42,383 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 33,850 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,699 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 27,998 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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NU09 NSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NSO, 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 NSO registered?

NU09 NSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2009.

Is NU09 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU09 NSO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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