MOT Status
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172,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front ns+os. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play ns+os. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns+os. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front ns+os. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play ns+os. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
centre exhaust flexy joint deteriated
noise from nearside rear park brake drum
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
centre exhaust flexy joint deteriated
noise from nearside rear park brake drum
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak ()
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER/OUTER EDGES
engine cover fitted
undertrays fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MK10 PLV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MK10 PLV, 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 MK10 PLV registered?
MK10 PLV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2010.
Is MK10 PLV safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK10 PLV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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