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LN59 VUV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,792 mi
Last recorded82,792 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 82,792 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 74,539 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 72,579 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering joints

Fail 6 Apr 2022 72,579 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering joints

Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,575 miles

Noise From Engine

Fail 1 Aug 2019 72,566 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Engine Noisy

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,566 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 57,073 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner + outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,906 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,918 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 24,417 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,543 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 17,543 miles

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

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

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 VUV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

LN59 VUV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is LN59 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 VUV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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