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GU60 RVZ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,530 mi
Last recorded179,530 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU60 RVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2024 179,530 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML does not illuminate (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component deformed Inner & Outer tie rods seriously bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper not working Inoperative as bonnet will not close (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 169,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 145,499 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 136,387 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 135,421 miles

no smoke results to clean

Fail 6 Jun 2019 135,418 miles

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

no smoke results to clean

Pass 10 May 2018 130,883 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 121,336 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 121,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 118,284 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 118,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 15 May 2015 106,960 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 106,960 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 91,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,073 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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GU60 RVZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GU60 RVZ, 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 GU60 RVZ registered?

GU60 RVZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2010.

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