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SM59 VGN

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,908 mi
Last recorded125,908 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 VGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 125,908 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2025 119,333 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 106,904 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 93,489 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 82,589 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 70,510 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 70,335 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2021 59,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 55,293 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,722 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 48,352 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 45,437 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 45,436 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 42,394 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,822 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 34,697 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,012 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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SM59 VGN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SM59 VGN, 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 SM59 VGN registered?

SM59 VGN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2010.

Is SM59 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 VGN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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