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BT60 AOW

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,216 mi
Last recorded161,216 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT60 AOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 161,216 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 161,214 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 153,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3m also worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 153,886 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3m also worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 150,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield loose at rear.

Fail 7 Mar 2024 150,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield loose at rear.

Pass 20 Feb 2023 135,243 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

evidence of fuel on filter top

Pass 8 Feb 2022 118,534 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From both front rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 118,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From both front rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 109,309 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From both front rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower dust cover are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower dust cover are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 105,269 miles

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

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

brake pads wear warning indicator on brake pads okay

Pass 8 Feb 2019 81,836 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 81,835 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 59,614 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,897 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 54,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 47,708 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 47,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 43,445 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 29,391 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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BT60 AOW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 BT60 AOW, 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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BT60 AOW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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