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OV59 ZKM

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,507 mi
Last recorded120,507 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 ZKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 120,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 115,051 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 115,036 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 109,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 103,524 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 103,514 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 97,546 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 93,302 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 85,747 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 76,576 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,648 miles

o/s/r inner handle inop

winter aid fitted to rear tyres, unable to check all of wheel and all of tyre. unable to see brake pads

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 ZKM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 OV59 ZKM, 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 ZKM registered?

OV59 ZKM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 2010.

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