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VN59 CLV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,915 mi
Last recorded112,915 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 CLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 112,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge / starting to go out of shape / cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 105,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 105,816 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 98,282 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 98,282 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 88,210 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 8 Jul 2022 78,685 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 67,676 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 67,676 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 60,041 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 53,445 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 53,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 47,882 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 42,197 miles

Corrosion on all brake pipes

Play in N/s/f wheel

Pass 16 May 2016 36,721 miles

slight corrosion to both front to rears and o/s/f inner brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2015 32,900 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 29,818 miles

both front tyres cracked/perished slightly

Pass 30 May 2013 26,275 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,606 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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VN59 CLV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VN59 CLV, 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 VN59 CLV registered?

VN59 CLV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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