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NU59 VNL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,826 mi
Last recorded137,826 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 VNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 137,826 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 127,886 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 119,079 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 119,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2021 107,668 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 106,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 95,197 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 88,007 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 88,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 80,134 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,883 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,962 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,278 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,945 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 VNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 VNL, 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 NU59 VNL registered?

NU59 VNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is NU59 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU59 VNL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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