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LN09 VTZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,623 mi
Last recorded131,623 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 VTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 131,623 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 131,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 118,577 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 118,572 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 95,581 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 88,500 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,540 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,870 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,957 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 19 Sep 2014 49,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 49,976 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,936 miles

Engine cover fitted restricting view

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2013 42,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover fitted restricting view

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,939 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,424 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 27 Feb 2012 33,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres bald on inner edges

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 VTZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

LN09 VTZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is LN09 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN09 VTZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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