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OV59 ZLO

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

190,315 mi
Last recorded190,315 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 ZLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 190,315 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 183,984 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 183,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 183,938 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 172,240 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside park brake low effort

Pass 5 Sep 2019 163,492 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 163,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 152,755 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 152,744 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 140,259 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 140,258 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 127,349 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 121,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 113,941 miles

Both boot struts not functioning correctly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 113,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both boot struts not functioning correctly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 101,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2014 101,615 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,971 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 74,971 miles

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

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 ZLO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZLO, 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 ZLO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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