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LN09 VNT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

125,184 mi
Last recorded125,184 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 VNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 125,184 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 125,184 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 116,027 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 109,609 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 106,880 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 103,752 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 101,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 99,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 95,277 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 91,122 miles

Nearside Rear crack around entire circumference of tyre between tread, not deep enough to show cord

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

Offside Front crack around entire circumference of tyre between tread, not deep enough to show cord

Offside Rear long cracks between tread of tyre, not deep enogh to show cord

Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,389 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,166 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,199 miles

both rear tyres at legal limits

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,569 miles

rear offside tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 67,706 miles

handbrake efforts low

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,163 miles

Some wear to front brake discs.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

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 VNT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

LN09 VNT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LN09 VNT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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