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LO10 VMW

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

203,205 mi
Last recorded203,205 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO10 VMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 203,205 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongey

Fail 15 Jul 2024 203,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, 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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongey

Pass 22 Jun 2023 196,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear tyre damaged on inner side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2022 193,893 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 193,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 190,466 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 190,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x n/s rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 183,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 176,549 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 176,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 166,843 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 157,530 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 145,670 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2014 137,447 miles

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 Oct 2013 109,406 miles

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

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

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

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)

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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LO10 VMW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 LO10 VMW, 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 LO10 VMW registered?

LO10 VMW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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