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FJ59 TZC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,266 mi
Last recorded115,266 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 TZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 115,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 103,819 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 96,047 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 89,401 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 88,776 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 88,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 85,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 85,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 84,218 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 84,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working tail (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,328 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2018 80,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory*** (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory*** (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn strong advisory*** (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 78,009 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,820 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,395 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,577 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 54,500 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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FJ59 TZC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ59 TZC, 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 FJ59 TZC registered?

FJ59 TZC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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The MOT history for FJ59 TZC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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