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LR59 VPY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,957 mi
Last recorded103,957 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 VPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 103,957 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 103,957 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 100,284 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 100,192 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 98,354 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 95,302 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 92,709 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 92,709 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 89,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 84,328 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 78,108 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 78,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad lining detached from pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 67,751 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 60,419 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 57,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall & worn outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,051 miles

slight wear to outer edge on n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,379 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 51,667 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 51,667 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 34,829 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 34,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 18,855 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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LR59 VPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LR59 VPY, 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 LR59 VPY registered?

LR59 VPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LR59 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 VPY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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