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EK60 LYT

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,848 mi
Last recorded104,848 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK60 LYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 104,848 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 93,453 miles

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Fail 20 Mar 2025 93,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2024 84,453 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 75,151 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 75,151 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 72,485 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 72,474 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 68,066 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 56,806 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 48,011 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 42,234 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 42,232 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 42,234 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,022 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,692 miles

offside front tyre has a small sidewall cut / no cord expose

offside rear tyre has weather cracks

Pass 31 Oct 2013 21,732 miles

Right Rear seat belt slow to retract. Left Rear seat belt slow to retract.

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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EK60 LYT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK60 LYT, 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 EK60 LYT registered?

EK60 LYT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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The MOT history for EK60 LYT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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