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LV59 TZW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,598 mi
Last recorded126,598 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 TZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 126,598 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both [inner] front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine undertray damp with oil

Exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Nearside Rear brake pipes [x 2] slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 126,597 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both [inner] front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine undertray damp with oil

Exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Nearside Rear brake pipes [x 2] slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 117,964 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Nearside Rear 2 x brake pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to clearly see due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 117,964 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside [Upper] Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Nearside Rear 2 x brake pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to clearly see due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 109,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on N/S/R floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,382 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 100,382 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 89,496 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 89,495 miles

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray blocking view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 79,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 79,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 60,711 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 60,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 59,705 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,518 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,870 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,180 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,396 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 19,148 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 TZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

LV59 TZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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