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LN09 VLU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

166,032 mi
Last recorded166,032 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 VLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 166,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust modified.

Fail 3 Jan 2025 166,032 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Alloy wheel has been repaired five times before, advise new alloy wheel. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust modified.

Fail 12 Dec 2024 166,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front thrust arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Alloy wheel has been repaired five times before advise new alloy wheel. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board Injector chuffing fumes can be smelt in cab. (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust modified.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 165,284 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 161,672 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 161,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 156,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 156,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 156,937 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced product on head lamp covering light output (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced product on head lamp covering light output (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 149,977 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 149,972 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 149,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 139,684 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 129,165 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 128,969 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 122,916 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 122,916 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 122,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 101,224 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Top engine and under tray covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,905 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and rear tyres worn on outer edges requires attention soon

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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LN09 VLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LN09 VLU, 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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LN09 VLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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