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GP59 DBV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

209,063 mi
Last recorded209,063 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP59 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 209,063 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 206,263 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 200,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2018 193,391 miles

n/s/r brake pad wearing thin (looks 2mm)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear brake discs lipped and worn

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Jan 2018 193,391 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake pad wearing thin (looks 2mm)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 10 Jan 2017 181,958 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 171,832 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 163,218 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 154,484 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 132,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GP59 DBV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GP59 DBV, 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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GP59 DBV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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