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LS10 VKX

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,591 mi
Last recorded153,591 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 VKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 153,591 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 153,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 151,567 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 147,171 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 147,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 also on minimum limits and in poor condition worn to structure on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on minimum limits and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on minimum limits and in poor condition wear heavily to the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on minimum limits and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

signs of an engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2021 140,387 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 140,387 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 134,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 124,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf, nsf to caliper brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front osf headlight beam pattern slightly blurred.

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 113,033 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 113,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 100,149 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The pipe that runs across the width of the car above the rear subframe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.20 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 94,686 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,887 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 77,764 miles

Both front brake disc have surface corrosion on inner surfaces

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn down to wear indicators

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn close to wear indicators on inner edge-205/55x16

Offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Suspect front brake pads getting low

Suspect rear brake pads getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,764 miles

Both front brake disc have surface corrosion on inner surfaces

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre worn down to wear indicators

Offside front tyre worn close to wear indicators on inner edge-205/55x16

Offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Suspect front brake pads getting low

Suspect rear brake pads getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 56,294 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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LS10 VKX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LS10 VKX, 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 LS10 VKX registered?

LS10 VKX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2010.

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