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VK09 LLT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,189 mi
Last recorded148,189 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 LLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 148,189 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 132,652 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Nov 2023 127,660 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 127,617 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 123,948 miles

Corrosion to both rear rigid brake pipes

Damage to offside rear tyre (outer) sidewall

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2021 118,672 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front flexi pipe damage

Fail 28 Oct 2021 118,671 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front flexi pipe damage

Pass 11 Nov 2020 113,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly cracked on outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 109,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 109,627 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 105,239 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 99,313 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,124 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 94,124 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,292 miles

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

Slight oil leak from the engine area

Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,964 miles

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

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

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

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

osr wiper a little smeary

Pass 28 Nov 2013 73,635 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,227 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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VK09 LLT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK09 LLT, 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 VK09 LLT registered?

VK09 LLT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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