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LV59 KVB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,779 mi
Last recorded38,779 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 KVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 38,779 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 35,011 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 31,373 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 25,016 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 22,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 18,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres down to 2m 1.6m advise replacement

Fail 8 Oct 2012 18,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres down to 2m 1.6m advise replacement

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 KVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV59 KVB, 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 KVB registered?

LV59 KVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is LV59 KVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 KVB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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