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V7 NLD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,584 mi
Last recorded90,584 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 NLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 90,584 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 85,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 85,537 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 81,425 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,109 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 60,573 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 60,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 50,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 50,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 42,659 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 42,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavy pitting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavy pitting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2018 41,669 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,056 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring suspension components and brake pipes

Fail 5 Jan 2018 39,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted obscuring suspension components and brake pipes

Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,712 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 35,679 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,545 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 26,118 miles

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

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

front tyres uneven wear

offside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre deep cut in side wall

offside front tyre heavily cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2014 26,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front tyres uneven wear

offside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre deep cut in side wall

offside front tyre heavily cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 22,265 miles

O/s/f Tyre Low Inner Edge

Fail 1 Jul 2013 22,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f Tyre Low Inner Edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,579 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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V7 NLD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V7 NLD, 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 V7 NLD registered?

V7 NLD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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