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LV59 TZL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,881 mi
Last recorded176,881 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 TZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 176,881 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 164,846 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 164,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 158,163 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 158,151 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 145,686 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 129,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 113,336 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 94,686 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 94,686 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,444 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 77,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,933 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 60,415 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle restricting view of testable items

rear wheel-bearings becoming noisy

Fail 8 Dec 2015 60,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance outer (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (2.6.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid level becoming low

front brake discs badly worn below minimum thickness,lipped and distorted

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle restricting view of testable items

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge,damaged around outer sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on edges

re-set internal light adjuster

Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,120 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 35,321 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,461 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 TZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TZL, 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 LV59 TZL registered?

LV59 TZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2009.

Is LV59 TZL safe to buy?

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