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BV60 LVW

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,160 mi
Last recorded122,160 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV60 LVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 122,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on visable suspension arms

underguards fitted unable to fully check rear suspension arms and front subframe

underguards fitted unable to fully check sills and brake pipes

Pass 18 Nov 2023 112,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 112,428 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 87,451 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 71,442 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,579 miles

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

Offside Rear brake noise

Pass 28 Oct 2019 66,906 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 66,906 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 62,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,216 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 54,216 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light High Level (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 49,185 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,402 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,519 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 31,519 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 31,350 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 31,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

front brake pads breaking up

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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BV60 LVW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV60 LVW, 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 BV60 LVW registered?

BV60 LVW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2010.

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