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VN59 LFO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,003 mi
Last recorded96,003 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 96,003 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,889 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 89,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 84,157 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 71,174 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 52,409 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 48,561 miles

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

both ns tyres wearing outer edges

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Pass 28 Mar 2015 43,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2014 38,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 30,922 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 LFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LFO, 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 LFO registered?

VN59 LFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is VN59 LFO safe to buy?

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