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GV10 VFU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,354 mi
Last recorded169,354 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 VFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 169,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 169,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 160,412 miles

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

oil leak under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 150,805 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 139,715 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 139,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt the new one rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 129,249 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 112,203 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 98,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2014 88,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2013 66,862 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 66,862 miles

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

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

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

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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GV10 VFU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV10 VFU, 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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GV10 VFU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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