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LM59 LZU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,523 mi
Last recorded130,523 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 130,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 124,797 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 118,816 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 113,352 miles

front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls + perishing/cracking + worn edges

n/s/r parking brake performance slightly low

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Sep 2020 108,538 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 106,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 103,541 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 103,525 miles

Emissions not tested Injector leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 101,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 101,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 97,061 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

offside front tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,836 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped and n/s/f inner pads starting to wear low

Pass 14 May 2014 73,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres have wear on inner and outter tread edges

Pass 15 May 2013 55,353 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 55,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 LZU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

LM59 LZU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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