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VF59 NUK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,502 mi
Last recorded126,502 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF59 NUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 126,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 126,500 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 126,186 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 119,740 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn on shoulders and slight damage on outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 107,204 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 107,204 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 99,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 99,317 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,950 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 76,975 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,293 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 61,289 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 54,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 47,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,881 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,080 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 28,702 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,133 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 21,133 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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VF59 NUK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VF59 NUK, 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 VF59 NUK registered?

VF59 NUK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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