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LA59 VPJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,858 mi
Last recorded163,858 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 VPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 163,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 140,881 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 117,717 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage. (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 91,263 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3mm bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,933 miles

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,795 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 38,556 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,065 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 22,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LA59 VPJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LA59 VPJ, 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 LA59 VPJ registered?

LA59 VPJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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