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MW59 VZV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,299 mi
Last recorded152,299 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 VZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 152,299 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 3 Oct 2023 144,668 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 138,599 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 126,873 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 126,873 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 117,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe nearside to offside brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 117,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe nearside to offside brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 108,785 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2018 99,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres have slight wear to inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,661 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 82,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged but meets mot requirements

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage but meets mot requirements

Pass 14 Jan 2017 75,624 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 64,100 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

ADVISE CUTS TO O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 82,494 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 35,975 miles

Cut to nearside front tyre outer tyre wall.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 23,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MW59 VZV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MW59 VZV, 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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MW59 VZV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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