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V6 LAD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,987 mi
Last recorded72,987 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 LAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 72,987 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 72,981 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 71,328 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 50% side light not working

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet release cable broken at handel end

tps message on dash

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 May 2017 70,368 miles

Bonnet cable detached from release handle

Check tyre pressure message, displayed on dash, No warning lights displayed

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

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Outer brake light (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight play to front wheel bearings

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 17 May 2016 67,768 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2015 64,046 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,289 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slight splitting between tread

Pass 16 Mar 2013 51,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front pads and disc wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Very slight bearing play both front wheel.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,334 miles

slight movement o/s/f hub

unable to view rear coil springs fully

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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V6 LAD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V6 LAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V6 LAD registered?

V6 LAD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is V6 LAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 LAD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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