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LM59 ZLU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,880 mi
Last recorded74,880 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 ZLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 74,880 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement makes a noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 71,504 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 61,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low - 17%

Pass 13 Jan 2023 52,258 miles

undertrays obscuring test items from view

Pass 17 Jan 2022 46,645 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 42,675 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 41,857 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 41,033 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,330 miles

deterioration to rear exhaust mounting bracket o/s/r

Pass 8 Feb 2017 37,771 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 35,557 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 30,307 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 26,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 23,392 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 ZLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM59 ZLU registered?

LM59 ZLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is LM59 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 ZLU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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