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LN59 VSK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,855 mi
Last recorded130,855 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 VSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2026 130,855 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 123,482 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 115,665 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 105,110 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 93,427 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 81,907 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 72,190 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))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

chip in windscreen but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 7 Sep 2019 58,731 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,227 miles

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2017 27,096 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 20,471 miles

All tyres light cracks in rubber.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 11,741 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2014 7,807 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre sidewalls cracked on all 4 tyres

Pass 5 Sep 2013 6,227 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 4,862 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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LN59 VSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LN59 VSK, 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 LN59 VSK registered?

LN59 VSK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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