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FY60 YLM

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,669 mi
Last recorded130,669 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY60 YLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 130,669 miles

Engine cover/undertrays fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 130,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Engine cover/undertrays fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 117,544 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 117,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 101,579 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 101,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,867 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 93,867 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 84,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 73,168 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,695 miles

Both front brakes are binding on very slightly

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,158 miles

Both front tyres tread depth worn close to limit (Outer tread)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,191 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play at offside front wheel

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 YLM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY60 YLM, 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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FY60 YLM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2010.

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