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LV59 TZE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,642 mi
Last recorded53,642 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 TZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 53,642 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 48,960 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 43,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 43,775 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 38,473 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

offside rear inner tail light not working

Fail 11 Nov 2022 38,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

offside rear inner tail light not working

Pass 29 Oct 2021 31,672 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 31,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 26,860 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 26,860 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 24,024 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 17,732 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 12,640 miles

Both front tyres have outer side walls perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre has outer side wall perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2016 10,581 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracking on side wall

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on sidewall

Offside Front tyre has cracking on side wall and on outer edge tread pattern

Pass 30 Oct 2015 7,851 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 6,639 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 5,556 miles

All four tyres have surface cracks on side wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 4,379 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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LV59 TZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LV59 TZE, 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

How do I check the history of LV59 TZE?

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What year was LV59 TZE registered?

LV59 TZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is LV59 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 TZE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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