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NU59 NGO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,467 mi
Last recorded130,467 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2021 130,467 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 122,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 122,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 113,312 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 113,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,874 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 86,001 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,054 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,967 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,837 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 NGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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