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LN09 VUS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,791 mi
Last recorded100,791 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 VUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 100,791 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 97,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 94,288 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 90,042 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 90,042 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 May 2022 87,715 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 30 May 2022 87,713 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jun 2021 83,777 miles

Nearside hand brake efficiency low

Fail 26 May 2021 83,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sat-nav mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside hand brake efficiency low

Pass 15 Jun 2020 78,950 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 76,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,718 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 67,854 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2016 62,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at union with flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at union with flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at union with flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,worn and lipped. (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre,worn on outer edge.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,932 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,821 miles

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 VUS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUS, 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 LN09 VUS registered?

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

Is LN09 VUS safe to buy?

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