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SM59 YTV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,327 mi
Last recorded147,327 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 YTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 147,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 142,687 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 135,326 miles

Offside Rear drivers rear handbrake only just met required limit

Pass 9 Dec 2022 123,689 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 123,689 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 108,354 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear suspension arms plastic covers

under trays front to rear

Fail 3 Dec 2021 108,354 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear suspension arms plastic covers

under trays front to rear

Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,566 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 90,541 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,270 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 67,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 63,239 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,101 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,378 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

various front brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,977 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,923 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 29,646 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 16 Jan 2013 29,646 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 YTV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM59 YTV, 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 YTV registered?

SM59 YTV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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