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VN09 PKU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,341 mi
Last recorded60,341 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 PKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 60,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FRONT AND REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 60,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FRONT AND REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 59,838 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 59,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 59,015 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 58,658 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 58,658 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 58,280 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 57,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 55,316 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 55,316 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 53,428 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 53,428 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,732 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,265 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,260 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 48,260 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded and brake pipe thining (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front thrust arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 44,887 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 40,039 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 34,897 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,791 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 32,787 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,179 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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VN09 PKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 VN09 PKU, 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 VN09 PKU registered?

VN09 PKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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