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LY60 YAU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,328 mi
Last recorded57,328 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY60 YAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 57,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2025 56,580 miles
Fail 5 May 2025 56,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2024 56,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 55,472 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 55,472 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 55,017 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,481 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 53,481 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 51,863 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 49,426 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 44,874 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 39,716 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 31,240 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 22,946 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 22,946 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 14,587 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)

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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LY60 YAU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LY60 YAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY60 YAU registered?

LY60 YAU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is LY60 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY60 YAU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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