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SP59 NBM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,574 mi
Last recorded93,574 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 NBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 93,574 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 93,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 91,958 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 88,325 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 88,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 82,142 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,798 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 66,941 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,961 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,581 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heat shield above the rear silencer is corroded and adrift

Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,573 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 41,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,302 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,348 miles

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

nearside offside front brake pipes coated with grease

slight cracking on nearside front tyre inner tread

Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,748 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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SP59 NBM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP59 NBM, 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 SP59 NBM registered?

SP59 NBM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is SP59 NBM safe to buy?

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