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SP59 NXW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,602 mi
Last recorded48,602 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 NXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 48,602 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

Fail 26 Jan 2017 48,602 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake slight bind

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,765 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 41,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,410 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 13,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NXW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP59 NXW, 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 SP59 NXW registered?

SP59 NXW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is SP59 NXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 NXW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP59 NXW have outstanding finance?

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