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OV59 UCL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,147 mi
Last recorded169,147 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 UCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2023 169,147 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted nearside of front bumper damaged/detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe corroded and holed nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive STRONGLY ADVISE undertray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met ,advise further investigation

Pass 13 Jan 2022 162,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively STRONGLY ADVISE BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 162,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively STRONGLY ADVISE BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 156,893 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen, Zone B, less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Undertrays fitted

Outer Sill covers fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r brake discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 156,893 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen, Zone B, less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Undertrays fitted

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Outer Sill covers fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r brake discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 148,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp output slightly reduced

Fail 20 Jun 2019 148,961 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp output slightly reduced

Pass 6 Jul 2018 147,217 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 147,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 146,358 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 145,690 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 145,690 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 142,226 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 139,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 109,691 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 109,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,634 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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OV59 UCL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OV59 UCL, 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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OV59 UCL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 2010.

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