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PV51 NKY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,201 mi
Last recorded112,201 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV51 NKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 112,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2024 110,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2023 110,574 miles

Undertrays fitted all along vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting poor (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting poor (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 104,836 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 104,061 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 104,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,016 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 100,016 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 90,544 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 79,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level on minimum on arrival

item removed from drivers view of the road at start of test

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 4.0mm 2454517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5-4.0mm (4.1.E.1)

vehicle fitted with engine and under-body covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Sep 2017 79,818 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 4.0mm 2454517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5-4.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level on minimum on arrival

item removed from drivers view of the road at start of test

vehicle fitted with engine and under-body covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,748 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 63,187 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,513 miles

O/s/r tyre running off on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,986 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 46,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,465 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,371 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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PV51 NKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PV51 NKY, 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 PV51 NKY registered?

PV51 NKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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The MOT history for PV51 NKY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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