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OV59 UCN

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,960 mi
Last recorded158,960 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 UCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 158,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 137,421 miles

Offside Front split in tyre not to cords

Pass 28 Dec 2022 131,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 121,426 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 Dec 2021 121,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Dec 2020 112,231 miles

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

steering rack end is noisey on the drivers side

Pass 10 Jun 2019 101,039 miles

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

body covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2019 101,036 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

body covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 93,088 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

brake pipe corroded front to rear

Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,308 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 82,304 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 66,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 66,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 50,829 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,829 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 46,913 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 46,913 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 35,735 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 20,655 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 20,655 miles

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

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

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 UCN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc 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 OV59 UCN, 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 OV59 UCN registered?

OV59 UCN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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