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EY10 VKX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,920 mi
Last recorded106,920 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY10 VKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 106,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake performance low

Pass 4 Nov 2024 99,508 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 90,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

some corrosion and wear to front metal brake disc's

some corrosion and wear to rear metal brake disc's

Fail 11 Oct 2023 90,929 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

some corrosion and wear to front metal brake disc's

some corrosion and wear to rear metal brake disc's

Fail 22 Apr 2023 90,914 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 83,271 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 83,269 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,261 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 70,862 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 66,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,136 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 50,663 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,480 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,211 miles

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

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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EY10 VKX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY10 VKX, 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 EY10 VKX registered?

EY10 VKX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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