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LP59 BDO

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,993 mi
Last recorded127,993 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 BDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2026 127,993 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 126,369 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 121,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 121,203 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 117,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 114,313 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,023 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 110,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 106,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

emissions too clean to test

Pass 10 Oct 2018 98,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

emission to clean to test

Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,971 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,481 miles

emissions to clean to test

Fail 1 Nov 2016 82,481 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

emissions to clean to test

Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,350 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

emissions too clean to test

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2015 74,350 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

emissions too clean to test

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2014 65,551 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,551 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 9 Oct 2013 58,226 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 48,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2013 48,434 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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LP59 BDO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LP59 BDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LP59 BDO registered?

LP59 BDO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2010.

Is LP59 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP59 BDO shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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