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LN09 VVC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026

osf wheel bearing slight play-

Pass 6 May 2025

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front & Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2024

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front & Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023

Offside Front DRIVERS DOOR NOT OPENING FROM THE INSIDE

Fail 24 Apr 2023

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure CENTER EXHAUST CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front DRIVERS DOOR NOT OPENING FROM THE INSIDE

Pass 12 Feb 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 135,162 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 135,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

drivers seat damaged

Pass 21 May 2019 128,019 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 128,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 120,986 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 120,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 120,121 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 103,454 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 86,010 miles

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

wiper blades have deteriorated.

Fail 4 Jun 2016 86,007 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

wiper blades have deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,570 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 71,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,394 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,625 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 39,379 miles

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

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

slightly smokey at first for smoke test.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 25,839 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 VVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

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

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The MOT history for LN09 VVC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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