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HK59 VMM

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,858 mi
Last recorded147,858 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK59 VMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 147,858 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 147,248 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 132,679 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,266 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 115,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 115,277 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 94,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

osf wiper slightly worn

Fail 27 Apr 2019 94,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

psf wiper slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,470 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

osf wiper slightly worn

Fail 27 Apr 2018 79,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

osf wiper slightly worn

Pass 10 Apr 2017 68,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to the outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre has damage to the outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords.

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,323 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

item removed from drivers view prior to test.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 57,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

item removed from drivers view prior to test.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,964 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 49,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 34,616 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 21,515 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 21,277 miles

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

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

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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HK59 VMM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HK59 VMM, 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 HK59 VMM registered?

HK59 VMM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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