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WN59 NBE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,689 mi
Last recorded145,689 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 NBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 145,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 134,815 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 125,136 miles

osf&rear steel brake pipes corrosion evident

Pass 11 Jan 2022 109,615 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 104,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 104,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 93,955 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,423 miles

flexi-exhaust pipe deteriorated and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Jan 2018 84,423 miles

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

flexi-exhaust pipe deteriorated and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,916 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,211 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 72,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,237 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

rear brake discs heavily lipped

Pass 20 Dec 2013 57,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 48,820 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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WN59 NBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WN59 NBE, 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 WN59 NBE registered?

WN59 NBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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