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NV09 MUY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,111 mi
Last recorded122,111 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 MUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 122,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 115,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 115,909 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 110,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 110,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 105,613 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 100,884 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 98,499 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 98,498 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,299 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 67,967 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 67,876 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,960 miles

Both front ABS sensor wires are free from their respective housings. No evidence of fouling or chafing observed.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper retaining brackets are fractured, but bumper is still secure with no sharp edges.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 55,429 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 49,925 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Jul 2013 34,815 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,276 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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NV09 MUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NV09 MUY, 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 NV09 MUY registered?

NV09 MUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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