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LM59 CZA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,468 mi
Last recorded93,468 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 CZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 93,468 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 93,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 84,210 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 70,157 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 70,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 57,098 miles

Engine oil low prior to MOT

NSR Tyre showing early signs of running out of shape to the inner 1/4 (bobbling) due to age

NSR brake pad has a section missing, broken away due to condition of brake disc surfaces

NSR tyre has split to outer wall within kerb protection

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BAD, borderline pass (3.5.1i)

Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Inner edge has large screw ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x small pins/nails outer 1/4 ()

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BAD, borderline pass (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 48,674 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 44,409 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 44,409 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 35,737 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,301 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

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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LM59 CZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LM59 CZA, 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 LM59 CZA registered?

LM59 CZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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