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MT59 LZX

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

97,116 mi
Last recorded97,116 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 LZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 97,116 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 97,116 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 97,010 miles

Front Nearside and Offside- brake pad retaining plates broken

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside- cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 97,010 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Nearside and Offside- brake pad retaining plates broken

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside- cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 94,889 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 92,168 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Mar 2023 92,168 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid os and ns (3.5 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Mar 2022 89,432 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

windscreen washers working to minimum standard

Fail 7 Mar 2022 89,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 86,741 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 86,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 86,732 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 82,394 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,172 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn bold inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

under trays and engine covers fitted

wipers smeary

Fail 16 Jul 2018 75,172 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn bold inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

under trays and engine covers fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,241 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 63,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,657 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer wall

Fail 7 Jul 2016 52,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,764 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 38,336 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 38,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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MT59 LZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 77,400 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 Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT59 LZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MT59 LZX registered?

MT59 LZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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