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FV59 XRC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,785 mi
Last recorded131,785 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 XRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 131,785 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2026 131,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 121,694 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 110,658 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 101,457 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 101,162 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 95,589 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 95,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 92,127 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 90,012 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 90,012 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 86,725 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 86,720 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 82,814 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2017 76,452 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,517 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 55,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,347 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,386 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,669 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 XRC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FV59 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

FV59 XRC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2010.

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The MOT history for FV59 XRC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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