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WN59 NBG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,184 mi
Last recorded150,184 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 NBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 150,184 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 125,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 125,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 117,814 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 117,814 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 113,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear subframe repaired + covered with underseal

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertray fitted frnt to back

Fail 31 Mar 2022 113,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear subframe repaired + covered with underseal

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertray fitted frnt to back

Fail 30 Mar 2022 113,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Suspension arm mountain point repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm mountain point corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 113,365 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 109,596 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 102,325 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 94,962 miles

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

plastic fitted under car

Pass 12 May 2017 86,865 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 73,386 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 56,541 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 56,541 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 44,801 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,414 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,630 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 32,629 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 NBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WN59 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

WN59 NBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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