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LA59 VWX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,627 mi
Last recorded120,627 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 VWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 120,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 120,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed showing cords on outer edge and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 111,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes waxed/greased (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe rusty and bush's worn

Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,902 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 93,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Sep 2019 82,826 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,475 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,644 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 45,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 32,017 miles

outer side wall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,619 miles

outer side wall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2014 22,148 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2013 16,728 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,353 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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LA59 VWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LA59 VWX, 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 LA59 VWX registered?

LA59 VWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LA59 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA59 VWX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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