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LV59 GNZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,407 mi
Last recorded108,407 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 GNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 108,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm rear of the two ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe near arm mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm rear of the two ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 102,254 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 102,248 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 93,232 miles

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 83,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 83,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 75,970 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,246 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 64,820 miles

both front tyres are wearing inner and outter wall.(225/45/17 91 w) conti contact mo

Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,703 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,987 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,072 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 40,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 28,532 miles

both rear tyres getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2012 22,076 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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LV59 GNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV59 GNZ, 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 LV59 GNZ registered?

LV59 GNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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