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LM59 CZL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,784 mi
Last recorded110,784 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 CZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 110,784 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 108,787 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger door window (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view driver's door (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 108,763 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED conversion fitted to dip unit (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED conversion fitted to dip unit (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Damage greater than 10mm in Zone A directly in driver's view ahead (3.2 (a) (ii))

All brake disc braking surfaces are heavily corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger door window (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view driver's door (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 100,378 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 100,371 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,311 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 85,353 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 85,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 82,261 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 74,974 miles

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

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

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 57,718 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,780 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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LM59 CZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LM59 CZL, 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 CZL registered?

LM59 CZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is LM59 CZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 CZL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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