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FY60 VCA

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,392 mi
Last recorded128,392 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY60 VCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 128,392 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 128,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 116,869 miles

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

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2024 116,869 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system 2nd pipe from rear on ABS block - leaking @ chassis leg (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 116,593 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 115,452 miles

Front MacPherson shocks worn - slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2021 110,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undertrays fitted obscuring inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 17 Aug 2020 104,467 miles

Engine and under-trays fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 104,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine and under-trays fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 101,142 miles

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

Front wheel-bearings have slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edges

engine and undertrays fitted as standard obstructing various testable items

Pass 16 Aug 2018 96,012 miles

Engine and undertrays fitted as standard obstructing various testable items

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 95,941 miles

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

Engine and undertrays fitted as standard obstructing various testable items

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,331 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn at outer edge

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 17 Aug 2017 91,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn at outer edge

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 86,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,868 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,026 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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FY60 VCA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

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

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