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DK10 VLS

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,814 mi
Last recorded150,814 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK10 VLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 150,814 miles

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

offside rear parking brake slight low effort

Fail 21 Mar 2023 150,814 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released does not go out when brake released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear parking brake slight low effort

Pass 8 Mar 2022 148,638 miles

Rear rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2022 148,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2021 141,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,199 miles

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

covers fitted unable t check items

Fail 4 Mar 2020 138,056 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

covers fitted unable t check items

Pass 27 Feb 2019 118,714 miles

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

covers fitted unable t check items

Pass 12 Mar 2018 101,509 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 101,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,494 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

puntures in n/s/r and o/s/r tyres.

service b overdue.........

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,986 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on 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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DK10 VLS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DK10 VLS, 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 DK10 VLS registered?

DK10 VLS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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