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WF59 NFO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,119 mi
Last recorded136,119 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 NFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 136,119 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 126,921 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 111,623 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 111,623 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction OBJECTS HANGING ON MIRROR (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 96,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stability arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trail arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle is fitted with undertrays unable to fully inspect time of test

Fail 10 Oct 2022 96,534 miles

Exhaust system insecure front clap slip ad corroded with flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe in the driver's wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stability arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trail arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle is fitted with undertrays unable to fully inspect time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,296 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 78,222 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2020 78,222 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 71,673 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 58,259 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 41,673 miles

engine trays and vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 40,813 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,361 miles

All four tyres have perished in treads.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,529 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 29,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 29,893 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,992 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 28,992 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2014 25,043 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2013 22,024 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,024 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WF59 NFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WF59 NFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF59 NFO registered?

WF59 NFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2009.

Is WF59 NFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF59 NFO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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