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FV59 UMJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,635 mi
Last recorded157,635 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 UMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 157,635 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 157,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 153,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

off side rear subframe repair covered in underseal

Fail 17 Apr 2025 153,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 238,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 143,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 136,784 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 130,206 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 123,209 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 113,597 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 102,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre badly worn on the inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,430 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,099 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,985 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,560 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 31,285 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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FV59 UMJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV59 UMJ registered?

FV59 UMJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2010.

Is FV59 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 UMJ shows 16 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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