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NU59 OUE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,669 mi
Last recorded74,669 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 OUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 74,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing on sidewalls/wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 74,447 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 74,434 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight - OSR and both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 15 Jan 2020 68,768 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 68,768 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,358 miles

Full under tray fitted

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 64,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Full under tray fitted

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,262 miles

Both rear tyre treads low

Full under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 58,259 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyre treads low

Full under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,933 miles

Full under guards fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,424 miles

OS Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2016 47,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OS Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads low / front discs lipped

Rear pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 36,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 28,841 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 28,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 20,624 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 OUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OUE, 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 OUE registered?

NU59 OUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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