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LB59 UGT

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,696 mi
Last recorded47,696 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 UGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 47,696 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 45,532 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 45,532 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall - 225/40 W18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall - 255/35 W18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

service warning

Pass 5 Jan 2024 42,477 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 39,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 36,886 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 34,411 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 34,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 31,685 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 26,848 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 26,848 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 22,367 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 22,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 ZR18 XL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads and discs worn

service warning

Pass 18 Jan 2017 17,131 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 15,999 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 13,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear o/s tyre cracking.

side wall damage to n/s front tyre outer wall.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 11,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front tyre outer wall damage.

advise n/s front tyre outer wall damage.

both front tyre,s cracking around tread area.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 8,821 miles

NSF SLIGHT TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

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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LB59 UGT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB59 UGT, 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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LB59 UGT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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