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R999 NDW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,541 mi
Last recorded55,541 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 NDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 55,541 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 54,118 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 53,224 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 53,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 49,672 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 48,642 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 45,391 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,131 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 41,046 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 36,709 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 32,121 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 27,779 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 22,903 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 19,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 19,457 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 16,023 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 4 Mar 2013 12,799 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 9,553 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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R999 NDW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R999 NDW, 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 R999 NDW registered?

R999 NDW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is R999 NDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 NDW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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