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LN59 VUY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,777 mi
Last recorded96,777 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 VUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 96,777 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 90,978 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,415 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 84,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside front fog light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2022 66,319 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 54,009 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,224 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 48,795 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 44,563 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 38,294 miles

exhaust middle to rear box rattling inside

nearside front tyre outer wall has small cuts

nearside rear tyre starting to wear slightly

offside front tyre has a worn inner edge

offside front tyre has worn tread

Pass 27 Oct 2016 32,402 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 29,492 miles

engine warning light on.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 25,276 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 21,325 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 21,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 16,038 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 VUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VUY, 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

How do I check the history of LN59 VUY?

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What year was LN59 VUY registered?

LN59 VUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is LN59 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 VUY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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