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NX09 BUU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

229,040 mi
Last recorded229,040 miles
Recorded on5 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 BUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2024 229,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 199,657 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 176,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2021 152,570 miles

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

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

outer sills covered

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2020 122,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Apr 2020 122,548 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Heat shield loose above rear exhaust silencer

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,820 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,563 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 83,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 83,548 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking Front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 76,764 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 76,753 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,747 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 42,678 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,373 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 14,649 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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NX09 BUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 NX09 BUU, 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 NX09 BUU registered?

NX09 BUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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