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DK10 VLU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,198 mi
Last recorded142,198 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 142,198 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 134,827 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 134,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 124,469 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 115,672 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 115,672 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides front tyres 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 110,525 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,759 miles

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

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

Front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,655 miles

Front flexi pipe deteriorated

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 79,697 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 63,653 miles

front brake disc worn

Pass 13 Feb 2016 56,904 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn low

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,784 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,197 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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DK10 VLU 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 86.7%.

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 DK10 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

DK10 VLU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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The MOT history for DK10 VLU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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