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FV59 PBF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,904 mi
Last recorded137,904 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 PBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 137,904 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 119,597 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 114,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 105,440 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 96,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outside

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,575 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 82,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 82,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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FV59 PBF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FV59 PBF, 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 FV59 PBF registered?

FV59 PBF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2010.

Is FV59 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 PBF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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