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MT59 LZS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,429 mi
Last recorded126,429 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 LZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 126,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 113,709 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 109,841 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 105,072 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 100,336 miles

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,135 miles

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Fail 5 Oct 2021 96,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,379 miles

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of rust/corrosion.

Pass 11 Oct 2019 88,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Change asap (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle has vibration when revs increase for emission test

Fail 10 Oct 2019 88,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Splits in side wall in various places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Change asap (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle has vibration when revs increase for emission test

Pass 9 Oct 2018 83,762 miles

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,279 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

misting on filler neck

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,977 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 50,653 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 50,653 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jan 2014 30,039 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 24,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

MT59 LZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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The MOT history for MT59 LZS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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