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LG09 VUK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,114 mi
Last recorded37,114 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 VUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 37,114 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 35,091 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 34,974 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))

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2018 34,574 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,548 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,548 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 28,858 miles

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 22 Jul 2013 16,324 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 14,174 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 14,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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LG09 VUK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LG09 VUK, 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 LG09 VUK registered?

LG09 VUK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2009.

Is LG09 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 VUK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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