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LN59 VTK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,428 mi
Last recorded77,428 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 VTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,428 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 77,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 71,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear of main and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 71,611 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear of main and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear of main and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 61,041 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 61,039 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 58,977 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,941 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 53,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,404 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 40,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear outer wall chipped but no cords visible

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 40,021 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear outer wall chipped but no cords visible

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,187 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,346 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,415 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 VTK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 LN59 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

LN59 VTK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is LN59 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 VTK 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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