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LN09 VNC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,166 mi
Last recorded142,166 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 VNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 142,166 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 129,550 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 129,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 117,308 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 114,519 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 114,513 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 111,585 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 107,351 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE +BOTH FRONT LINK RUBBERS CRACKING

Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 98,585 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 92,664 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,179 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 27 Feb 2015 73,667 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges and many slices on tread, no cords visible at test.

Both rear tyres have small deep cuts in tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,018 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,041 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 50,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,405 miles

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

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

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 VNC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LN09 VNC, 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 LN09 VNC registered?

LN09 VNC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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