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TE52 NAN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,754 mi
Last recorded187,754 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTE52 NAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 187,754 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

age related underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2025 180,924 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2024 174,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2023 165,700 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 156,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b.pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 156,147 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b.pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 144,070 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 135,130 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 127,718 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 115,716 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 115,715 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 99,922 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,662 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 93,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,276 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,678 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,660 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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TE52 NAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TE52 NAN, 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 TE52 NAN registered?

TE52 NAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is TE52 NAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for TE52 NAN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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