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CA59 VAN

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,916 mi
Last recorded135,916 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 VAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 135,916 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 125,873 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 125,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 103,918 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 103,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 90,651 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 61,959 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 61,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,276 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 7 Mar 2018 44,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 V (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 11 Mar 2017 34,175 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front wiper blade slight worn

Pass 13 Mar 2016 23,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,355 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 16,278 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 16,278 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 13,720 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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CA59 VAN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CA59 VAN, 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 CA59 VAN registered?

CA59 VAN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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