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OV10 YZC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,446 mi
Last recorded145,446 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 YZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 145,446 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 145,441 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 135,611 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 123,541 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 112,317 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 101,412 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

Fail 18 Apr 2017 101,412 miles

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2016 88,824 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 72,608 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 72,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front pads wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,058 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)

Fail 31 May 2013 61,061 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f headlight slightly dimmer than n/s/f

Pass 31 May 2013 61,061 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f headlight slightly dimmer than n/s/f

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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OV10 YZC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV10 YZC, 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 OV10 YZC registered?

OV10 YZC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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