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NU59 EAA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,001 mi
Last recorded137,001 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 EAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 137,001 miles

General corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2025 134,423 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2024 132,594 miles

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

slight misting oil rear dif

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underneath components

Pass 6 Oct 2022 131,342 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 130,007 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 127,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 120,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 120,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 109,932 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2017 98,184 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded at join with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has a rusty section on outside of disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded at join with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted covering fuel and brake lines

Fail 2 May 2017 98,184 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle n.s to o.s. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded at join with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has a rusty section on outside of disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded at join with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted covering fuel and brake lines

Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 71,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2015 71,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2014 55,993 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 41,547 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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NU59 EAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NU59 EAA, 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 NU59 EAA registered?

NU59 EAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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