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LM59 DCZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,598 mi
Last recorded104,598 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 DCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 104,598 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 91,712 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 80,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 74,156 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 20 May 2021 64,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 58,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 50,530 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 41,224 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscurring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,156 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 37,857 miles

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/f tyre has slight outer wall damage

Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,902 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight outer wall damage

Fail 19 Nov 2015 35,902 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre has slight outer wall damage

Pass 30 Oct 2014 32,627 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 29,618 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,610 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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LM59 DCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 77,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM59 DCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM59 DCZ registered?

LM59 DCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 November 2009.

Is LM59 DCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 DCZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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