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OV60 YKL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,636 mi
Last recorded176,636 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV60 YKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 176,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 169,379 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1/2 not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 169,353 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly chafed Incorrectly routed and rubbing on strut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1/2 not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 163,039 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 163,030 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 155,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf, nsr and osf (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 147,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 141,452 miles

advice on further look at rear foot and hand brake

advice on slight pitting and further look at all metal brake pipes

Fail 19 Aug 2021 141,452 miles

advice on further look at rear foot and hand brake

advice on slight pitting and further look at all metal brake pipes

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 135,485 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 135,485 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 124,724 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 112,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,394 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 102,394 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 83,148 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 61,586 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 44,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,087 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 28,919 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 28,919 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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OV60 YKL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 OV60 YKL, 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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OV60 YKL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2010.

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