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LV09 VTP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,416 mi
Last recorded59,416 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 VTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 59,416 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 11 Jul 2018 59,416 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 27 Jun 2018 59,407 miles

Emissions not tested SMOKE METER FAILURE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt THRUST ARM BALL JOINT SEAL. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ADVISE ENGINE OIL TOP-UP.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material IN GENERAL. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME SURFACE CORROSION.

SLIGHT CRACKING TO POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT.

VARIOUS BODYWORK MARKS AROUND VEHICLE.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,505 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 38,929 miles

Nearside Front Outer TYRE WALL CUTS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% wear approx (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR SLIGHTLY LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 38,928 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer TYRE WALL CUTS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% wear approx (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR SLIGHTLY LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 30,464 miles

Bodywork damage to rear of vehicle

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,464 miles

Bodywork damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2014 24,543 miles

Advice replacement of wipers

Pass 28 Jun 2013 18,781 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,013 miles

Advise brake fluid top-up.

Advise damage to flexible exhaust joint underneath vehicle.

Cuts to nearside front tyre.

Nails in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre walls perishing strong advise.

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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LV09 VTP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LV09 VTP, 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 LV09 VTP registered?

LV09 VTP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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