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EF59 VHR

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,188 mi
Last recorded174,188 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 174,188 miles

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 13 Feb 2020 166,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 157,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 157,214 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 148,465 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 138,098 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 127,242 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2015 117,363 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 117,363 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,802 miles

n/s/r when wheel rotated back plate rubbing disc

Fail 21 Dec 2012 74,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 74,016 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 VHR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

EF59 VHR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2010.

Is EF59 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 VHR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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