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LM59 LZX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,519 mi
Last recorded146,519 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 LZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 146,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brakes noisey

Fail 17 Jun 2022 146,505 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brakes noisey

Pass 18 Jun 2021 124,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 112,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 102,974 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R Inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 102,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R Inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 102,011 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper/wheel-arch slightly insecure.

Offside Front Headlamp dip beam adjusted down during test to meet dvsa requirements.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,817 miles

front brake discs quite heavily worn and will need replacement when pads next done

n/s/f tyre quite heavily cut outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre inner tread 2mm (limit 1.6mm)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,793 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,973 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,657 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,889 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,597 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 35,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

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

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The MOT history for LM59 LZX 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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