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EF59 BRZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,964 mi
Last recorded86,964 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 BRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 86,964 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 86,962 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2024 76,426 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 76,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 64,930 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 54,367 miles

bay covers

Pass 10 Jun 2021 46,381 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,454 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 43,462 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 43,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 40,017 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 34,840 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 34,176 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,544 miles

new front brake pads fitted too worn front brake discs only braking 50 % off inner surface

Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,523 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 27,255 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 27,255 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,686 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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EF59 BRZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF59 BRZ, 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 EF59 BRZ registered?

EF59 BRZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is EF59 BRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 BRZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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