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MT59 LZO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

329,644 mi
Last recorded329,644 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 LZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 329,644 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 191,306 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 179,047 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 169,689 miles

engine management light on

Pass 31 Dec 2015 156,409 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 156,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 134,959 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Dec 2014 134,959 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2013 114,752 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 114,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 103,251 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 103,251 miles

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

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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MT59 LZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT59 LZO, 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 MT59 LZO registered?

MT59 LZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is MT59 LZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT59 LZO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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