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NU59 NGJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,752 mi
Last recorded127,752 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 NGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 127,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi nearly split in two (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 deep cuts in rim protector 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 127,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi nearly split in two (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 deep cuts in rim protector 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 120,449 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 120,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to gong into cords 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 113,258 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 112,971 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system ferrel corroded /leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shield loose/rattling at rear

Pass 31 Oct 2022 102,260 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 89,336 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (possibly handbrake side???) (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 89,286 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (possibly handbrake side???) (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 84,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket loose

brake pad warning message on /pads appear ok

Fail 4 Jun 2020 84,257 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread area nearly at wear marks 245x40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket loose

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly on wear marks (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning message on /pads appear ok

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,696 miles

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

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

middle exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,126 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,119 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 41,714 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,111 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 21,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,055 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 NGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NU59 NGJ, 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 NGJ registered?

NU59 NGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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The MOT history for NU59 NGJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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