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LP59 BGU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,585 mi
Last recorded127,585 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 BGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 127,585 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 31 Dec 2020 127,570 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 95,318 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 95,317 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 73,686 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 69,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,150 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,248 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 50,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise front bumper loose

Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 40,564 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 BGU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BGU, 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 LP59 BGU registered?

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

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