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VF59 NVZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,546 mi
Last recorded118,546 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF59 NVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 118,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 116,872 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 116,871 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 115,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 113,212 miles

Front to Rear brake pipes not checked, plastic covers fitted

Slight damage to outer wheel , N/S/F, N/S/R

Fail 10 Aug 2023 113,212 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front to Rear brake pipes not checked, plastic covers fitted

Slight damage to outer wheel , N/S/F, N/S/R

Pass 15 Aug 2022 110,973 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING MISSING

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NEARSIDE WHEEL RIM

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO REAR NEARSIDE WHEEL RIM

Pass 20 Aug 2021 107,026 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 107,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn AS MARKED,FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 105,128 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 88,634 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 741,849 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2017 71,846 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,142 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,072 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 54,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,181 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 31,196 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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VF59 NVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NVZ, 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 NVZ registered?

VF59 NVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is VF59 NVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF59 NVZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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