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DG10 VVY

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,246 mi
Last recorded79,246 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 VVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2025 79,246 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured Lower front arm. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower rear arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower front arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower rear arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 77,097 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 74,205 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 71,885 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,931 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,162 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,140 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 53,198 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,710 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 47,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,210 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,711 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VVY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DG10 VVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG10 VVY registered?

DG10 VVY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2010.

Is DG10 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG10 VVY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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