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BD59 GRF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,529 mi
Last recorded136,529 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 GRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 136,529 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 136,524 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2025 132,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 127,875 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 127,827 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 120,509 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips / crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 114,975 miles

Front Brake pipes has been modified (by flex)both sides

Rear Brake pipes has been modified (by flex)Both sides

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 114,968 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipes has been modified (by flex)both sides

Rear Brake pipes has been modified (by flex)Both sides

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

Fail 24 Dec 2021 114,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 109,118 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 105,730 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 92,952 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 92,952 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 82,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 76,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 76,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 70,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all fronts and rears (3.6.B.2c)

engine and underside covers fitted

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in wall

Fail 12 Nov 2015 70,410 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall not to cords

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2014 58,376 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 58,375 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BD59 GRF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 BD59 GRF, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD59 GRF registered?

BD59 GRF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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