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KY60 VLK

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,554 mi
Last recorded188,554 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY60 VLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 188,554 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

recomend o/s/r wheel removal suspect spring issue lower coils full debrie

Pass 10 Aug 2022 168,792 miles

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

engin ecovers under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2022 168,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn thrust arm ball joint down as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engin ecovers under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2021 145,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 128,192 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 128,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 111,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

front and rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2018 86,858 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 62,113 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 62,109 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,005 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 41,005 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 12 Aug 2015 36,878 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,075 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,804 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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KY60 VLK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KY60 VLK, 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 KY60 VLK registered?

KY60 VLK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2010.

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