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DG10 VGN

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,378 mi
Last recorded145,378 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 VGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2024 145,378 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2023 137,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 129,446 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 129,446 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 122,281 miles

rear tyres low

Fail 3 Aug 2021 122,281 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

rear tyres low

Pass 17 Aug 2019 114,418 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 114,332 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 103,214 miles

Engine management on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 103,086 miles

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

Engine management on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 92,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 92,037 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working bothside side ilght (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,754 miles

Front bothside tyres worn on outer sidewall

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside (4.1.E.1)

undertray obstructing some under engine components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,634 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2/3mm, wearing on edges

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,360 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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DG10 VGN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG10 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 DG10 VGN registered?

DG10 VGN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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