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KU59 LZR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,556 mi
Last recorded84,556 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 LZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 84,556 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 67,093 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 48,801 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 46,774 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 46,774 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 43,943 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 43,943 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 41,185 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 41,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 39,468 miles

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

Vehicle has full undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 37,652 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 37,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 34,426 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,251 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,122 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,092 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,109 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 20,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,975 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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KU59 LZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU59 LZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU59 LZR registered?

KU59 LZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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The MOT history for KU59 LZR shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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