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FY60 YLV

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,329 mi
Last recorded145,329 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 145,329 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 145,325 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 141,743 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

hand brake only just met required effort , handbrake requires adjustment or repair,

Pass 15 Jan 2021 132,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST LEAK ON FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 124,889 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 124,889 miles

Front Position lamp not working O/S & N/S front side lights out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 111,340 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2018 111,294 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 102,514 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 93,634 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,713 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 77,353 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 72,973 miles

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

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 YLV 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 84.6%.

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 FY60 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

FY60 YLV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2010.

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