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GV09 LNG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,990 mi
Last recorded108,990 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 LNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 108,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 108,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 87,691 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 87,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 85,097 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,426 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 78,050 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 70,446 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,403 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,334 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,434 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 45,216 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,719 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 29,427 miles

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 11 Jun 2012 19,908 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 19,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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GV09 LNG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV09 LNG, 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 GV09 LNG registered?

GV09 LNG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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