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GL59 OWR

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,673 mi
Last recorded118,673 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 OWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 118,673 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 111,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play NOT NOISEY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 103,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 93,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly dragging

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,236 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 82,236 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 74,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 74,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40 r17 91w dunlop (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40 r17 91w dunlop (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 11,329 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40 r17 91w dunlop (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40 r17 91w dunlop (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,351 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 58,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,069 miles

both front tyre VERY worn on the inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,053 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog lamp lenses cracked

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

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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GL59 OWR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GL59 OWR, 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 GL59 OWR registered?

GL59 OWR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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