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KW59 UGZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,294 mi
Last recorded52,294 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 UGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 52,294 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 51,196 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 51,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arm insecure (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 49,992 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 49,992 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 48,675 miles

all tyres perished-

Pass 22 Jan 2022 47,717 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 46,050 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 46,050 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 45,080 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,736 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 42,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded -- to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded --to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded -- to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded --to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2014 37,942 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 37,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,295 miles

Oil leak

osr tyre wearing on edges

Fail 23 Apr 2013 27,295 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

osr tyre wearing on edges

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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KW59 UGZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KW59 UGZ, 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 KW59 UGZ registered?

KW59 UGZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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