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LR59 GZO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,397 mi
Last recorded118,397 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 GZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 118,397 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Wing mirror glass slightly damaged but not affecting driver's view of the rear

Nearside Rear Heatshield loose but not likely to fall of

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 100,286 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 100,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 92,750 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 19 Feb 2022 83,656 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Flexi minor leak also deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 83,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Flexi minor leak also deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,427 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2020 69,046 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 66,103 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 64,387 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is bald on the inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre balding on the outer shoulder with the inner shoulder bald close to the base cord

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 61,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joining clamp broken (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is bald on the inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre balding on the outer shoulder with the inner shoulder bald close to the base cord

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,671 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,804 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 35,545 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,347 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 25,347 miles

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

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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LR59 GZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LR59 GZO, 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 LR59 GZO registered?

LR59 GZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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