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VU09 VYZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,774 mi
Last recorded116,774 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 VYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 116,774 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 116,769 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner wall split /cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn and side wall cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,936 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 79,637 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 61,735 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 35,117 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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VU09 VYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU09 VYZ, 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 VU09 VYZ registered?

VU09 VYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VU09 VYZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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