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DK10 VLW

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,185 mi
Last recorded177,185 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK10 VLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 177,185 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 158,210 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Dec 2020 156,145 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Rear light warning on dash ,all light ok

Pass 6 Jun 2019 148,953 miles

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 6 Jun 2019 148,953 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 May 2018 144,726 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2018 144,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item removed (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 141,433 miles

Offside Rear Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 134,888 miles

both front tyres worn on out side edge

Fail 23 Feb 2015 121,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 121,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 113,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 106,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VLW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

DK10 VLW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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The MOT history for DK10 VLW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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