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LV09 VTX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,443 mi
Last recorded107,443 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 VTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 107,443 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 107,442 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 92,911 miles

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

Slight damage to exhaust flexible section, however no obvious leaks.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 84,012 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f outer sidewall

Fail 5 Jul 2017 84,010 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Stop/tail (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Slight damage to n/s/f outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,460 miles

Emissions to clean to register, no print outs.

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front fog light cracked.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Wiper blades wearing.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog light cracked.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 59,844 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog light cracked.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,319 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2012 25,957 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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LV09 VTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LV09 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

LV09 VTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is LV09 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV09 VTX shows 11 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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