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FY60 VBU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,731 mi
Last recorded247,731 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY60 VBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 247,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 247,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 237,661 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 231,051 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 231,045 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 221,815 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 22 Jul 2020 211,939 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 211,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side off side front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 191,255 miles

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

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 191,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 174,555 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

urgent advisory both rear tyres now min tread limit 1.6mm

Pass 19 Jul 2017 152,493 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

vehicle emissions to clean to produce a emissions report

Fail 17 Jul 2017 152,473 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

vehicle emissions to clean to produce a emissions report

Pass 3 Aug 2016 128,902 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 127,892 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 125,308 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 110,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 110,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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FY60 VBU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY60 VBU, 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 FY60 VBU registered?

FY60 VBU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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