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LM59 CZW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,144 mi
Last recorded173,144 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 173,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 162,900 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 159,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 156,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 154,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 154,172 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 150,175 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 150,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 143,514 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged,but cords not exposed

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 143,514 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged,but cords not exposed

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 134,481 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 134,481 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 133,501 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 132,866 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 110,637 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 84,199 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,490 miles

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 7 Dec 2012 25,949 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 CZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CZW, 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 CZW registered?

LM59 CZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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