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LR59 ZPM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,119 mi
Last recorded154,119 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 ZPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 154,119 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 138,980 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 138,980 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 134,171 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2022 134,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2021 127,821 miles

FRONT & REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON BOTH EDGES

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 4 Nov 2021 127,767 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NEARSIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NEARSIDE (3.5 (a))

FRONT & REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON BOTH EDGES

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 30 Oct 2020 122,568 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 30 Oct 2019 117,478 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 117,478 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 110,188 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON BOTH EDGES

REAR TYRES WORN DOWN VERY CLOSE TO 2MM WEAR LIMIT MONITOR MARKERS

Fail 7 Sep 2018 110,186 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side NEARSIDE (1.4.1 (a))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON BOTH EDGES

REAR TYRES WORN DOWN VERY CLOSE TO 2MM WEAR LIMIT MONITOR MARKERS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 102,635 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 91,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,704 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 60,807 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 60,053 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,846 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 39,846 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,760 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 27,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (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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LR59 ZPM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZPM, 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 ZPM registered?

LR59 ZPM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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