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LA59 VOP

2009 Mercedes C250

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,872 mi
Last recorded63,872 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes C25088,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 VOP
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 63,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Toe arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Toe arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 61,323 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres perished and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear toe arm bushings slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 59,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 56,857 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front torque arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 54,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 52,586 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 45,510 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front strut arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 43,346 miles

offside headlamp emits a slightly unclear pattern on dipped beam

Pass 18 Apr 2017 34,509 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,154 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 13,121 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 8,757 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 22 May 2013 4,235 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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LA59 VOP is a 2009 Mercedes C250 in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 88,065 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA59 VOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes C250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA59 VOP registered?

LA59 VOP is a 2009 Mercedes C250, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LA59 VOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA59 VOP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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