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LP59 BFX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,231 mi
Last recorded128,231 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 BFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 128,231 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 128,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 123,216 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 123,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 114,432 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 114,432 miles

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 104,607 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 104,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 97,786 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 97,786 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,591 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,912 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,111 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres below 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,702 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,553 miles

nsr and osr tyres starting to crack on outer side walls

Pass 5 Jul 2013 29,146 miles

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 BFX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BFX, 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 BFX registered?

LP59 BFX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2010.

Is LP59 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP59 BFX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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